Amano shrimp can live long lives. I have one that's about the same age also, a male. The females I had were also at least 4 years old before they expired. Susan -----Original Message----- From: gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com [mailto:gsas-member-bounces@thekrib.com] On Behalf Of Betty Goetz Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2009 10:24 AM To: Greater Seattle Aquarium Society member chat Subject: Re: [GSAS-Member] Where to find amano shrimp locally? They also live way longer than I expected them to. I still have the male from a pair I bought over 5 years ago....the female may still be in there but I haven't seen her for awhile (densely planted/algae on tank sides). The store (The Fish Store) where my coworkers bought their amano shrimp said to expect 18 months max from them. I bought mine from Blue Sierra (Issaquah). Betty Goetz _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member _______________________________________________ GSAS-Member mailing list GSAS-Member@thekrib.com http://lists.thekrib.com/mailman/listinfo/gsas-member