The EASIEST Shrimp Species to Keep

Ep. 231 - Rus of Aquarimax Pets discusses everything there is to know about this very small, low-maintenance pet shrimp called “Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp”, from their native environment, life span, size, and their husbandry in captivity. For anyone curious about keeping a species like this, Rus details the needs of the shrimps such as the tank size, water conditions, temperature, enrichment, decor, and more. Rus also discusses ways that these shrimp are kept in a less than ideal conditions and how that can be improved when keeping them in captivity. This episode is filled with information about the Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp, from a hobbyist who has been keeping them for over 20 years, being a perfect episode for anyone wanting to get started in a relatively easy aquatic pet species. SHOW NOTES: https://www.animalsathomenetwork.com/231-volcano-shrimp/ SPONSORS: Visit The BioDude: https://www.thebiodude.com/ Visit Zoo Med Labs here: https://zoomed.com/ #231 #RusWilson #animalsathomepodcast JOIN US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/animalsathome LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: Aquarimax YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/aquarimax Aquarimax Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aquarimaxpets/ Photos and Video in Episode: B Roll provided by Rus Wilson Thumbnail: "Halocaridina rubra" by Joel Carnat is licensed under CC BY 2.0, cropped from the original. https://www.flickr.com/photos/21708387@N02/14065984617 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/ 00:00 Introducing Rus of Aquarimax Pets 2:54 Coming Up: The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 3:29 Coming Up: Zoo Med Repti Temp Dimming Thermostat 4:01 Welcome Rus - What He Keeps Currently 7:20 About The Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp and Their Environment 19:17 Encountering The Shrimp In The Pet Trade 21:34 The Bio Dude Substrates + Bug Grub 22:35 Hardiness of Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp 23:51 Russ’s History With Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp 24:50 Keeping With Tank Mates 28:03 Life Span of Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp 29:38 Husbandry of The Shrimp (Size of Tank, Water Conditions, Salt, etc) 36:06 Zoo Med Repti Temp Dimming Thermostat 38:37 Husbandry of The Shrimp Continued (Water, Temperature, Decor, etc) 51:52 Maturing The Tank + Algae Growth 59:56 Feeding Options 1:05:14 Population Control of Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp 1:09:51 Egg To Hatched Shrimp 1:12:48 Plant Options for Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp Tanks 1:18:02 Feeding Options Continued 1:19:02 Logistics of The Start Of Keeping Shrimp + Recommendations 1:23:54 Common Mistakes 1:28:50 Closing Thoughts SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST: APPLE► https://apple.co/347PjSO SPOTIFY► https://spoti.fi/2UG5NOI GOOGLE► https://bit.ly/3dX6bQq STITCHER► https://bit.ly/2UFzwHM _________________________________________ WEBSITE► https://www.animalsathome.ca EMAIL►hello@animalsathome.ca FACEBOOK► https://www.facebook.com/AnimalsatHome.ca/ INSTAGRAM► https://www.instagram.com/animalsathomeca/ DONATE TO AMAZON RAINFOREST CONSERVANCY (ARC): http://amazonrainforestconservancy.com/ BELOW ARE MY AMAZON AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER: More information here: https://www.animalsathome.ca/affiliate-disclaimer/ PODCAST EQUIPMENT: ZOOM H6: https://amzn.to/3n2YBIP Shure SM58: https://amzn.to/2Gqx2Ze Microphone Boom: https://amzn.to/33g40UT Microphone Desk Stand: https://amzn.to/34r6wHx Head Phones: https://amzn.to/3cLmdNl FILM & OTHER EQUIPMENT: Shelving Unit: https://amzn.to/2waz0nD Camera: http://amzn.to/2D8Ed0w Lavalier Microphone: http://amzn.to/2oPjpac Action Camera: http://amzn.to/2HeDug Voice Over Microphone: https://amzn.to/2AXyq22 Drill: https://amzn.to/2SH9Veg ABOUT DILLON: Welcome to my channel, Animals at Home! Here you will find the reptile videos I have made as well as video versions of The Animals at Home Podcast! The podcast mainly focuses on the pet reptile industry. My mission with Animals at Home is simple: To inspire others to push the limits of their reptile husbandry by promoting the importance of high-level, creative husbandry individualized for each reptile. https://youtu.be/ey7KGzg3N9M