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Micro aquariums ~ Do it yourself, inspiration
& Supplies. Opae-Ula for sale at the bottom of this page!
What's an Opae' Ula?Opae' Ula is Hawaiian for ("Red Shrimp") A.K.A. Volcanoe
Shhrimp, referring to the mysterious little shrimp many people appropriately call the ("Hawaiian Red Shrimp") Scientifically
known as ( Halocardinia Rubra) ~ A truly amazing animal. These are not little amebas or larva’s of some sort like the Sea Monkey’s you may have owned as a pet when you were a child. They are a true shrimp. Although they are tiny, upon close examination
one can see they are perfect little shrimp in every detail from their tiny pincers to their long whiskers and beady little
eyes. They are very similar to the better known Cherry Red Shrimp with the exception of being smaller and Opae-Ula are much hardier and easier to care for. These are not just some gimmick
that will sit on your counter for a week or so until they die like the little plastic cubes of fish you may have seen for
sale. An Opae' Ula Micro-Aquarium in your home or office will bring you ENDLESS hours of enjoyment, relaxation and conversation.
Just have a look into their mystical little world, as you observe them everything else seems to just fade away. They swim,
graze, groom and even perform flips and freefalls all the while in perfect social harmony. There's never a fight, collision
or steeling of another’s meal. Their color while most of the time is a bright red, changes with their mood to white,
orange or pink. It's truly a magical little world of which you will want to visit often for years to come. Here,
You will find the basics you need to create your own micro-aquarium for healthy, happy, long lived pets.
Here is the ultimate
unique gift idea. These tiny ocean animals give an under the sea ocean view of an ocean reef teeming with sea life through
the looking glass aquarium. The perfect gift idea for the corporate office décor, home décor, table décor,
beach décor, beach house décor, nautical décor, . These exotic pets are truly amazing tropical fish crustaceans.
No other animal will thrive in such a small little micro-aquarium without heat or filtration or with such minimal care.
Here are some examples of what can be done with these cool little creatures and some imagination.
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Opae-Ula aquarium living desk lamp art sculptures. Animal friendly open top systems for easy cleaning, toxic gas release and beneficial feeding. A functional piece of original living art. Theese mysterious sculptures are indeed intriguing. The glowing
sphere and tranquil movement of the shrimp pulls you in and captivates you while the outside world and all of it’s stress
fade away. Simple to care for and can be left alone for long periods of time for those extended
vacations. The perfect pet uniquely displayed in an original one of a kind sculpture. Concept: Inspired by "Riven"
(the Myst game series) It's all about visually stunning - relaxing & soothing with a mysterious, futuristic yet ancient
look. The details (shrimp, light, coral & texture) stimulate concentration while the subtle movements, colors and soft
glow steel it away ~ Mesmerization.
Stand & Hood: Hand carved one of a kind steel
reinforced, concrete sculptures. No moulds were used in the creation of theese units. Truly unique one of a kind sculptures.
The process is labor intensive and tedious. The heavy concrete construction gives it the needed stability to safely house
the aquarium. Sphere: 6" wide with open top.The hand blown glass aquarium
has a removable lid for feeding and easy cleaning. The rounded walls of the orb give the micro shrimp the perfect endless
environment while magnifying the tiny creatures within for better viewing. 
Feed: Ocean chill dried
organic Spirulina. A whole food source loaded with ocean trace elements, antioxidants, vitamins, phytonutrients and
92 different minerals. Micro-Shrimp can go for extended periods without
being fed as they live on algae within the environment. However they will greatly benefit and thrive with regular feeding
and it’s fun to watch them eat. The highly nutrient rich feed keeps shrimp more active, brighter, happier and healthier.
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Light: The led lighting consumes almost no energy, they are incredibly long
lasting, bright and put off almost no heat. 6 bright white led bulbs beautifully illuminate the environment with a natural
daylight color. The cord Detaches at the transformer as well as midway from the tank incase your outlet is difficult to reach.
The cord is not seen through the glass as it is hidden in the copper pipe.
Live Pet Shrimp: (Halocaridina
rubra ~ "Opae Ula" Hawaiian Volcano Shrimp) Tiny micro shrimp are bred
and raised in captivity to protect our natural environment and sea life. These fascinating little micro shrimp are incredibly
hardy eliminating the need for a pump, filter or heater system keeping the maintenance minimal. They live in a diluted saltwater
solution called brackish water caused by saltwater pools created by tropical volcanoes and then mixed with mountain rain water. Position
them in a place where the temperature remains between 60F and 80F, add distilled water for evaporation and with
proper feeding these amazing creatures have been known to live up to 20 years!
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Coral: Real Sea Coral hand carved to fit inside the aquarium
can easily be cleaned to keep it looking alive and new always. The corals natural red compliments the micro shrimp, and the
white glows in the light enhanced by the gravel. It gives the Micro Shrimp a place to sit, hide and molt (shed their old shell).
You can easily purchase Opae Ula, Products and Supplies at the bottom of this page through our convenient online
ordering process: Click "Add to Cart" to add a product to your shopping cart. A new window will open showing
your selections. You may adjust the quantity or remove items from your order here as well. After you
review your shopping cart contents, Pay with your credit card or balance transfer through the security of PayPal! It's FREE
to the Buyer! FAQ Is it cruel? All of our Opae
Ula systems are vented for gas release, feeding and water additions to easily maintain optimal living conditions and health
of your pet shrimp. We believe creatures under stress will not lay eggs, carry eggs full term and hatch eggs which become
delicate larva then tiny babies and slowly grow into adults. In fact from our experience, conditions have to be ideal for
them to reproduce. We have a Micro-Aquarium that contains less than 60 OZ. of water in a 5-½“ glass sphere. The
water has not been changed in years and in fact very little has ever been added because while it does have vents to release
gas the lid prevents most evaporation. It has not been cleaned in almost 2 years and is beautifully clean while there are
tiny visible specs of green algae on the coral for them to graze between feedings. There are 30 shrimp in this tiny unit!
We feed them regularly and carefully for which they REGULARLY reward us with eggs which they successfully raise to almost
full size adults at which point we move the babies out. They seem to keep reproducing as long as they are not overcrowded.
They are not on the endangered species list and if they are headed that way raising them in captivity is an excellent
way to help prevent it. All of our shrimp at opae-ula.com are farm raised and not wild caught. This is our view. We
respectfully allow you to choose your own.
Do I have to feed my Opae' Ula? Opae ula can live for several years living
off the algae inside a micro-aquarium however to successfully achieve this you will need to keep them in enough natural light
for ample algae to grow which will cover the glass and your view until you move them to a darker location to decrease the
algae growth. Indoor algae has a poor nutritional value and the balancing act of enough light for optimal viewing and feeding
can be quite a challenge. It’s a lot of fun to watch them eat and inexpensive to buy premium Opae-Ula feed. Just lightly
dust the surface of the water with Opae-Ula feed every few days and enjoy watching them enjoy. Going on vacation for a few
weeks is not a problem as long as the Micro-Aquarium has had a few weeks to establish from being new they will do just fine.
How long do they live? In a small sealed container Opae Ula
may only live a few years, however in a container with access for feeding and gas release, these tiny little pet shrimp have
been known to live 20 years!
Can I use My own container? Any container will do, Just make
sure you use Brakish Water. It can be purchased at the bottom of the page. If you don't
have a lid you will simply need to add distilled water more often to replace the evaporation. Do not add more water conditioner!
it does not evaporate out with the water. If you do have a lid be sure there is some way for gases to get out.
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Here are some micro aquariums I've put together. You can purchase similar glass containers at the bottom of this page.
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In what location should I place my Micro-Aquarium? Choose
a location free of direct natural light to reduce algae growth. Artificial light is great for lighting up your display so
you may want an outlet nearby for a desk lamp. A place where they can be easily viewed close up, (preferably at eye level)
and won't be bumped by kids or kitties or receive direct drafts from windows or doors. A lighted curio cabinet is ideal!
How often do I have to clean my Micro-Aquarium? Our 5-1/2""
container has been cleaned before, however at this time It has not been cleaned in almost two years. It looks great and the
shrimp are healthy. The trick is finding the right location without to much direct natural light. although they do need a
source of artificial light. If it does get excess algae growth while you are trying to find the right place, just pour the
water and shrimp into a separate container, clean your Micro-Aquarium and replace the contents.
Shipping & Handling Disclaimer
to rude folks ~ This is a hobby, not my business. It is a response to many requests of folks wanting to purchase shrimp. It
takes my time & resources to put together orders carefully package them drive to the post office stand in line and respond
to emails plus packaging is expensive. If you do not like my prices or shipping costs or business practices, you do not have
to make a purchase. USPS Priority Mail (1-3 days) $16.00 flat rate on all live shrimp orders and $6.00 flat rate on all orders without live shrimp to
the lower 48 States. Shrimp are packaged to survive cold weather. Sorry no international shipping available. Packages are
shipped Mon. Tues. & Wed. to avoid a Sunday layover in the Post Office. A purchase on Wedensday may not ship until the
following Monday. Payment Methods
If you are interested in purchasing anything on
this site, you may do so by adding the item to your shopping cart. We accept credit card & balance transfer payments through
Pay Pal only. It's SAFE, SECURE and FREE to the buyer.
Privacy Policy
Contact information including email address, telephone number, address, etc. which is provided
by the user is used solely by stonecraftsite.com. We do not sell or give personal information! LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEED If you receive a
shrimp Dead On Arrival wrap the dead shrimp in plastic wrap and mail it in an envelope United States Postal Service. When
we receive the shrimp you will be credited $4.00 per dead shrimp.
Find yourself a cool container, Some beautiful
gravel and an aquarium decoration. Buy the basics below and ENJOY!
Opae-Ula Live Shrimp For Sale! $ 4.00 Each WARNING! ~ These tiny shrimp need BRACKISH WATER to live. You can purchase
water conditioning packets at the bottom of the page. Few other creatures will live and thrive in
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Premium Micro-shrimp feed ~ $3.00 each
(Feeds about 5 shrimp for
1 year) Ocean chill dried organic tropical Spirulina. A whole food source loaded with ocean trace elements, antioxidants,
vitamins, phytonutrients and 92 different minerals. This highly nutrient rich feed will make your shrimp more active, brighter,
happier and healthier. The Glass container prevents oxidation of key nutrients.
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1/4 Microgravel ~ $3.00 1/4 Cup tiny white micro gravel covers about 4" X 4"
area.
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Black Twig Coral ~ $ Choose size below This real coral is cured and conditioned for use in your aquarium. It can be trimmed to fit your container
and soaking overnight will allow it to be forced into small container openings without breaking!
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Light up you Micro Aquarium with the perfect stand alone adjustable 12v halogen spotlight complete with transformer
10' cord and on/off switch! Available in Black or White
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Brackish water Conditioner Packet ~ $4.00
each
Just add one packet to 1 gallon (-1 cup) of distilled water for the optimal brackish
water solution.
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