Freshwater Shrimp

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  1. Morak

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    Anybody know whats the current law regarding these?
     
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  3. Henk Hugo

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    illegal
     
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    Morak

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    Any idea when they will be legal?
     
  5. Henk Hugo

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    when the minister tables in the parliment and JZ signs it
     
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    We are hoping for soon.
    but you know they work on Africa time so it could be next week or next year.
     
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    I was at Panorama Pets today and the guy says that they will be legal from April / May 2010?
     
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    April/May in Africa time means maybe April/May next year......
     
  9. Henk Hugo

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    Steve the lists have been sent back for reworking due to the reptile and nursery guys having a hissy fit. I will try and find out whats the latest ETA in the next 2 weeks or so
     
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    Thanks Henk. Please keep us updated.
     
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    Saw some shrimp in FS today. Little brown/grey/vaal ones with 2 blue dots in either side of the tale. Sold for R90
     
  12. Asgar

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    Thats a rip off
     
  13. Henk Hugo

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    and illegal....

    ps. hows the Altums Asgar?!?!
     
  14. JesseG

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    what about fresh water crabs,are they illegal? i haven't seen a fresh water crab in any LPS in durbz
     
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    all freshwater crustaceans are illegal
     
  16. JesseG

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    dammit, i wanted a few for my tank, how disappointing
     
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    You really don't... they're brilliant escape artists, make a mess of any and all plants in your tank, and may also make a meal of fish that aren't quick enough to get away...
     
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    but aren't crabs scavenges...i never thought they would attack live fish...
     
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    Catfish, sleeping fish... anything that sits still is fair game hey. I suppose it almost counts as scavenging.
     
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    lol, thats hectic...but would be awesome to watch...we still on for that Black & Green Severum SA...will take it off your hands next weekend...
     
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    Hey, actually doing fine. Havnt seen my setup in months now, away from home on business.
     

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