Can't Find Bamboo Shrimps

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stanleo

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I have one bamboo shrimp that does very well in my tank. She sheds regularly and I have had her for almost a year. I really want to get some more but I can't find any anywhere. The LFS says they haven't been on their order lists for a while and the online store I have ordered from hasn't them in forever either. 
 
Does anyone know why they aren't available? Does anyone know where I could get some?
 
I have occasionally seen them at Petco, but buying from them is always a risk. Your best bet is to try aquabid. A lot of the sellers on that site have quality critters at pretty good prices. I've never had a fish or invert die during or because of the shipping process either. I don't know if there is some sort of shortage on them. Maybe they are difficult to breed?
 
I believe that Bamboo shrimp are not commercially bred and all stocks are wild caught, therefore they maybe more seasonal in supply.
 

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