Blue Tiger Shrimp

[Symo420]

I'm from Australia and was wondering the chances of finding some Orange Eyed Blue Tiger Shrimp. I've read on other forums that it's not likely, but on others I have seen them for sale. Is there any laws against importing them into the country? Does anyone have any or knows how I could get them over? I already have CRS, which are great, but I am just absolutely keen for some OEBTs.

Help!

 

[KittyKat]

I'm from Australia and was wondering the chances of finding some Orange Eyed Blue Tiger Shrimp. I've read on other forums that it's not likely, but on others I have seen them for sale. Is there any laws against importing them into the country? Does anyone have any or knows how I could get them over? I already have CRS, which are great, but I am just absolutely keen for some OEBTs.

Yes, Australia has *very* strict laws about live animal imports (think of the bunnies), as far as I know, even fish food (flakes, etc), need a licence.

 

[Symo420]

I know, we're annoying like that. Not like I'm asking for carp or cane toads

I'm really hoping for a miracle 'yes' but I can't see it happening...

 

[Didge007]

Annoying? Right pains in the behind! We don't get any of the cool fish/inverts and the cool ones we have are almost impossible to get a hold of or they charge like a wounded bull

Sorry, I've finished my tantrum lol.

 

[Symo420]

What part of Aus are you from? I'm from Adelaide, and I've only ever seen CRS at the LFS and locally online. Occasionally I've seen Black/crystal and some reds, but even Ghost shrimp are nowhere to be seen! Frustrating!

 

[Didge007]

Se qld. Shrimp don't even exist in my lfs (& not so lfs), I have 5 coming which I bought online. They are only cherrys, I actually wanted crystal reds. My lfs is probably the best in my area, otherwise ur stuck with petbarn, pets paradise & other pet shops. If I want other decent lfs I'm told to head to the gold coast but that atleast an hour or more drive. Brisbane has a few but again, an hr or so drive.

 

[Symo420]

That sucks! I luckily have some really good local aquariums that aren't too far. Other than my LFS there's some CRS breeders the other side of town, so a minimum 1hr drive too. I've been thinking I might treck out there in a few weeks, once my tank is set up. They sell shrimp for $1ea, and plants for $1-3.

 

[Didge007]

I would have a field day on $1-3 plants

 

[KittyKat]

You guys realise that some really cool fish are native in your lands..?

 

[raptorrex]

I'm from Australia and was wondering the chances of finding some Orange Eyed Blue Tiger Shrimp. I've read on other forums that it's not likely, but on others I have seen them for sale. Is there any laws against importing them into the country? Does anyone have any or knows how I could get them over? I already have CRS, which are great, but I am just absolutely keen for some OEBTs.

Help!

yep, as has been said, there is no chance.
correctly, in my view, Australia protects its bio diversity. well what's left of it.

I live in the UK. we are overrun by vile plague ridden North American Crayfish, vile rats known a Gray squirrels, Mink (to name but a few) all the result of lazy keepers. and all causing massive environmental damage.

this does mean i cant keep all the types of Crayfish i would like to. but HEY, rather the way it is in OZ, than how it is here.

 

[Symo420]

Well.. That's not what I wanted to hear...