Where can I buy OPAE Ula?
Where can I buy OPAE Ula?
Opae Ula Shrimp are indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands and are found in tidal and anchialine pools (pronounced “An-key-ah-lin”, from Greek ankhialos, “near the sea”) there.
What is the name of native Hawaiian red pond shrimp?
Halocaridina rubra ‘opae ula
| Scientific Name | Hawaiian Name | Common Name |
|---|---|---|
| Halocaridina rubra | ‘opae ula | red pond shrimp |
What do Halocaridina rubra eat?
ʻŌpaeʻula are herbivorous and detritivorous shrimp occupying both hypogeal (subterranean) and epigeal (surface) anchialine waters. Typical food of ʻōpaeʻula is algal and bacterial mats on the surface of rocks and other substrates in anchialine pools.
How often do OPAE Ula breed?
After two weeks, the megalopal larvae transform into juveniles, which increase in length until they are full adults. The main differences between juveniles and adults are size and the ability to breed (which comes with age). Adult ‘opae ‘ula females can reproduce more than once per year.
Where are Opae Ula shrimp found in the world?
Opae Ula Shrimp are indigenous to the Hawaiian Islands and are found in tidal and anchialine pools (pronounced “An-key-ah-lin”, from Greek ankhialos, “near the sea”) there. Anchialine waters are those that are found inland, but are linked below the surface with the ocean and thus are brackish and susceptible to tidal flux.
How big of a tank does an Opae Ula need?
Quick Notes about Opae Ula Shrimp Name Other Names Tiny red shrimp, Super shrimp, Hawaiian Scientific Name Tank size (optimal) 5 gallons (~20 liters) Keeping Easy
When do Opae Ula shrimp lose their red color?
When Opae Ula shrimp are disturbed, they turn pale or lose the red color over a part or most of their body. This adjusts after variable periods of minutes or hours to the original intensity of redness. Unfortunately, nobody has ever documented the process of molting in this species.
What should the salinity be for Opae Ula shrimp?
Note: In the laboratory, Opae Ula shrimp tolerated salinities of 0 – 50%. They can adapt to lower or higher salinities. However, they do really well at around 50% seawater and they do not breed very well if the salinity is too high or too low. The pH should be kept around eight (8.0).