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Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Each of our carefully researched, styled, tested and distributed collections reflects a particular aesthetic and ethos. We hope some of these speak to your own style, and help you refine and redefine your own look and style philosophy in the process.
Common Name: Bloody Mary Shrimp, Bloody Mary Sakura shrimp, Red Wine Sakura
Scientific Name: Neocaridina. Davidi 'bloody mary'
Genus: Neocaridina
Bloody Mary shrimp are a type of red Neocaridina, similar to Cherry shrimp. However, unlike Cherry’s which carry their red coloration in their shells, Bloody Mary’s have transparent shells with a deep red color in their tissue. Information on the origin of Bloody Mary shrimp is conflicting with some breeders claiming they are simply Cherry shrimp with red tissue, while other breeders claim true Bloody Mary’s are bred from dwarf Chocolate shrimp. Regardless, our conclusion from our own personal colonies as well as the breeders we work with, is that Bloody Mary’s are transparent shrimp with beautiful deep red tissue.
Bloody Mary’s are a great choice to add red shrimp to your tank. We sell both locally bred shrimp as well as shrimp imported from overseas. The imported shrimp offer a slightly lower cost option and usually ship a bit larger than our USA bred shrimp after being quarantined by us for a minimum of 30 days to ensure to the best of our ability that you receive them healthy and happy. Our USA bred shrimp, while a somewhat more premium price, were born and raised in US water and generally ship at a younger age. This allows them to more quickly and easily adapt to your water at home. It is both our hope and goal to encourage more aquarium shrimp breeding in the states. Whichever you choose, we guarantee they will be healthy on arrival and we are certain you will be pleased with their quality. ‘
As an additional note, we recommend you do not keep Bloody Mary’s with other red shrimp. At one point we accidentally introduced a few Fire Red shrimp to an existing colony of Bloody Mary shrimp resulting in some hybridization and a general assortment of mixed Cherry Shrimp.
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I am so glad o got these. Very cool color opposite the green plants. Eat all the time.
As a Live Fish Supplier, I can purchase shrimp from numerous outlets and I have. For the last three years, we have purchased our shrimp exclusively from Flip Aquatics, even though we have suppliers we could shop with in person, if we desired. Flip's shrimp, shipped from 2400 miles away from us, have better survivability and longevity, than anyone else, whether they're down the road or around the bend. Nor have we ever, ever received shrimp with a fungal infection. In short, buying wholesale from Flip Aquatics I can provide my customers with a popular and recognized brand, that actually LIVE up to the hype.
Oh, and the Bloody Mary shrimp are like a rusty bloodstain - amazing!
Beautiful Bloody Mary shrimp! I only wish i bought more!
They arrived all alive and well. Well packaged, warm and safe.
You'd think I'd be able to see the red Bloody Mary Shrimp amongst all the green plants in my tank, but nope! Every so often I'll spot them. They do add color when I can spot them, and they get along so well with everyone else in the tank. Thank you.
My Bloody Mary shrimp arrived promptly, well packed and protected against the outside heat we have been experiencing, as is usual for shipments from Flip Aquatics.
The color of the shrimp was a deep red, and they all looked great!
I highly recommend Rob and the crew at Flip Aquatics for all of your shrimp needs!
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