Dion’s Fish Room

07/11/2024

UGF boxes available now at Dion’s Fish Room. Perfect filter for Caridina Shrimp 🦐. 3️⃣0️⃣ each. Pick up location Parkerville.

05/11/2024

My K14 SSS Pure Red Line enjoying their breakfast 🍳.

Tank Setup.
🦐 Substrate Akadama
🦐 Filtration: UGF and Sponge filter
🦐 Heater: No heater - room heated to 24
🦐 Water: Remineralised RODI water with Shrimp King GH+
🦐 Indian Almond Leaves, Cholla Wood for extra biofilm

04/11/2024

Two healthy pairs of Metal Snake Skin Blue Tails on a journey to their new digs. Hope they like their new home. Bon Voyage.

31/10/2024

🦐 A new addition today 🦐

The Black Pinto Shrimp, a popular freshwater shrimp, is a variety of Caridina species originating from selective breeding, particularly with Taiwan Bee and other Caridina varieties. Here’s some key information about them:

Appearance 🦐

• Coloration: Typically black and white, with a striking “pinto” pattern that varies. Some have a mix of solid black areas and patches or stripes of white.
• Size: These shrimp grow to about 1-1.5 inches (2.5-3.8 cm).
• Patterns: Three primary types are generally recognized—Spotted Head, Zebra, and Galaxy patterns, each offering different arrangements of black and white.

Habitat & Care 🌏

• Water Parameters: Prefer soft, slightly acidic water (pH 5.5-6.5), low to moderate hardness (GH 4-6, KH 0-2), and stable temperatures between 20-24°C.
• Tank Setup: They thrive in a well-maintained, stable environment with live plants, hiding spots, and smooth, non-sharp substrates.
• Tank Size: A minimum of 40 litres is recommended, though larger tanks are easier to maintain stable water conditions.

Feeding 🍔

• Diet: Omnivorous, feeding on biofilm, algae, and specially formulated shrimp pellets. Supplement their diet with occasional blanched vegetables (like zucchini or spinach).

Behavior & Compatibility 👫

• Temperament: Peaceful, best kept in groups of their own kind. They generally cohabit well with other non-aggressive shrimp or nano fish species.
• Breeding: Challenging, as they require stable, high-quality water conditions. Females carry eggs under their abdomens, which hatch into fully formed shrimp after a few weeks.

Lifespan 💗

• Typically live around 1-2 years with good care, though precise water conditions are crucial to their health and longevity.

Special Considerations 🤔

Due to their specific water requirements, they are best suited for experienced aquarists or those willing to invest time in maintaining stable conditions. Regular testing of water parameters is recommended, as they are sensitive to changes.

24/10/2024

🥀 🥀 Black Rose Neo’s embarking on a new adventure to their new digs. 🏡 I'm thrilled about the exceptional quality of this line.

24/10/2024

🔷🔷Blue Dream Shrimp🔷🔷

Blue Dream Shrimp are a selectively bred variant of Neocaridina davidi, are cherished by aquarium enthusiasts for their striking deep blue coloration and hardiness. Here’s a comprehensive guide to their care:

Appearance

Blue Dream Shrimp exhibit a vivid, dark blue hue, with high-grade specimens displaying uniform color across their bodies, including legs and antennae.

Water Parameters

These shrimp thrive in freshwater conditions with a temperature range of 18°C to 26°C and a pH level between 6.5 and 7.5. Maintaining stable water parameters is crucial for their well-being.

Tank Setup

🔵 Size: A minimum tank size of 5 gallons is recommended, with larger volumes offering more stable water conditions. (Life of Fish)
🔵 Substrate: While adaptable, a dark substrate can enhance their blue coloration.
🔵 Plants and Decor: Incorporate live plants, driftwood, and rocks to provide ample hiding spots and surface area for biofilm growth, which they feed on.
🔵 Filtration: Use a gentle filtration system to maintain water quality without creating strong currents.

Diet

As omnivores, Blue Dream Shrimp consume a varied diet:

🔵 Algae: They are effective algae eaters, helping to keep the tank clean.
🔵 Biofilm: They feed on biofilm that forms on surfaces within the aquarium.
🔵 Supplemental Feeding: Provide high-quality shrimp pellets, blanched vegetables (e.g., zucchini, spinach), and occasional protein sources like bloodworms.

Behavior and Compatibility

Blue Dream Shrimp are peaceful and social, often seen grazing in groups. They are best kept with:

🔵 Other Shrimp: They coexist well with other non-aggressive shrimp species.
🔵 Small Fish: Compatible with small, peaceful fish like tetras and rasboras.
🔵 Snails: They can share the tank with non-predatory snails.

Avoid housing them with large or aggressive fish that may view them as prey.

Breeding

Breeding Blue Dream Shrimp is relatively straightforward:

🔵 Water Conditions: Maintain optimal and stable water parameters to encourage breeding.
🔵 Mature Females: Females carry eggs under their abdomen, which typically hatch in about 30 days. (Splashy Fish Store)
🔵 Tank Setup: Provide a breeding tank with ample hiding spots and gentle filtration.

By adhering to these care guidelines, you can cultivate a thriving environment for Blue Dream Shrimp, enhancing their health and the aesthetic appeal of your aquarium.

22/10/2024

🩸 🩸Bloody Mary Shrimp 🩸🩸

Bloody Mary shrimp are a striking red variant of the Neocaridina davidi species, popular for their vivid, deep-red coloration. Here are some key details about them:

General Characteristics:

🦐 Scientific Name: Neocaridina davidi (Bloody Mary Variant.
🦐 Origin: Selectively bred from the wild Neocaridina shrimp species native to Taiwan.
🦐 Color: Deep, opaque red. Unlike other red shrimp variants like the Red Cherry Shrimp, Bloody Mary shrimp have a red coloration that covers their exoskeleton, giving them an intense appearance.

Habitat Requirements:

🐡Tank Size: A minimum of 5 gallons is recommended, though larger tanks provide more stable water parameters.
Shrimp Water Temperature: 18°C to 27°C. They are hardy but thrive best in stable, mid-range temperatures.

Water Parameters:

🧪 pH: 6.4 to 7.6
🧪 GH (General Hardness): 4-8 dGH
🧪 KH (Carbonate Hardness): 3-5 dKH
🧪 TDS (Total Dissolved Solids): 200-300 ppm
🧪 Filtration: A gentle sponge filter is ideal as it won’t harm the shrimp and provides biofilm surfaces for them to graze on.

Diet:

🍔 Omnivorous: Bloody Mary shrimp feed on algae, biofilm, and detritus in the tank. They also enjoy a varied diet including blanched vegetables (spinach, zucchini), shrimp-specific pellets, algae wafers, and occasional protein sources like bloodworms.
🍔 Supplemental Feeding: Feed sparingly, as overfeeding can lead to poor water quality.

Breeding:

🍼 Easy to Breed: Bloody Mary shrimp are prolific breeders under favorable conditions. Females carry eggs under their abdomen (known as “berried”) for about 3-4 weeks until they hatch.
🍼 Juveniles: When they hatch, the baby shrimp are fully formed but very tiny and vulnerable. A heavily planted tank with moss provides hiding places and ample food.

Tank Mates:

🐟 Peaceful Community: Ideal tank mates are small, peaceful fish like Neon Tetras, Rasboras, and other shrimp-friendly species. Avoid aggressive or predatory fish like bettas or larger cichlids, which may prey on the shrimp.
🐌 Snails: Snails like Nerites or mystery snails make good tank mates as well.

Lifespan:

💓Typically, they live about 1-2 years with proper care.

Maintenance:

💦 Water Quality: Regular water changes (about 10-20% weekly) are necessary to keep the water clean and free from toxins like ammonia and nitrites, which shrimp are sensitive to.
🪴 Plants and Decorations: Heavily planted tanks with mosses (like Java moss) and other aquatic plants provide hiding places and surfaces for biofilm growth, which shrimp love to graze on.

Bloody Mary shrimp are a wonderful addition to any freshwater aquarium, adding a pop of color and helping keep algae under control.

18/10/2024

Today, I emptied a cave! Typically, I would leave with their father, but in a cichlid tank, I'm sure they would have become tasty treats for the other inhabitants. It looks like a decent number of wigglers made it out safely!

08/10/2024

Yo, Blue 🔵, Red 🔴, and Green 🟢 have moved out! Enjoy your new digs 🏠.

08/10/2024

Species Spotlight.
The Blue Ram Cichlid, also known as the German Blue Ram, is a freshwater fish popular in aquariums due to its vibrant appearance and peaceful nature. To ensure optimal care, a minimum tank size of 65 litres is required, with a longer tank preferred to provide adequate territory. The water should be slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.5 pH) and maintain a warm temperature around 26-29°C. Soft to moderately hard water is ideal, and a planted tank with hiding spots such as caves or driftwood is recommended. A varied diet consisting of high-quality flakes, pellets, frozen, and live foods like brine shrimp or bloodworms is essential for their health and vitality. Blue Ram Cichlids are egg layers, forming monogamous pairs with the female laying eggs on flat surfaces like rocks, and both parents guard the eggs and fry. They are compatible with other peaceful fish like tetras, small catfish, and some gouramis, but should be kept separate from aggressive or large species that may cause stress.

05/10/2024

Some of my Rams enjoying some live baby brine shrimp. Starting to colour up nicely.

21/09/2024

🤩 Beautiful Oscar Fish (Astronotus ocellatus) 🤩

Are you looking for a vibrant and active addition to your aquarium? Look no further! We have stunning Oscar Fish available 🐟

👨‍🎓Oscars are intelligent , interactive, and known to recognise their owners.
🐳 Oscars thrive in large tanks and enjoy hiding spots and open swimming areas.
🦖 Oscars are carnivores. Feed them high-quality pellets, frozen food, and live treats.

14/09/2024

11/09/2024

Red Galaxy Tiger Nanashi 🦐
Unsexed Juveniles
Size 1cm +
Mixed Grade
Actual Photo of Shrimp 🦐
Genetic - Red Galaxy Tiger
Parkerville collection.

06/09/2024

One of my favourites the Shadow Panda 🐼

20/08/2024

We have added a pair of colorful Mikrogeophagus ramirezi, also called Ram Cichlids, to our fishroom. Originating from the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela, these South American dwarf cichlids are a welcome addition to our assortment of fish. 🐠 🐠🐟🐟

13/08/2024

The guppy fish (Poecilia reticulata), also known as the millionfish, is one of the most popular freshwater tropical fish in the world. This picture provides only a fraction of different varieties available. What is your favourite strain of guppy? Comment and add examples below. 🐟🐟🐟