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We used to be Shrimp Guy SL — now we’re Vice Aquatics! Still all about shrimp, snails, nano fish, plants & aquascaping gear. A new name. A bigger vision.

Same passion, new name, bigger vision for all freshwater aquarium lovers Formerly known as Shrimp Guy SL, we’ve rebranded as Vice Aquatics to better represent our growing passion for the entire aquatic world. We specialize in high-quality shrimp, aquatic plants, aquascaping supplies, and other freshwater species. Whether you're a beginner or an expert aquarist, our goal is to support your journey with expert advice and premium products.

🦐 Shrimp | 🐌 Snails | 🐟 Nano Fish | 🪴 Plants | 🛠️ Aquascaping

Still the same passion.

25/10/2026

Longfin Cherry Barb 🍒 Restocked

19/10/2026

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Some aquarium classics are overdue for a comeback.

The Black Ruby Barb, Pethia nigrofasciata, entered the aquarium hobby in 1935. More than 90 years later, it still deserves attention.

Its natural home is Sri Lanka, where it inhabits shaded forest streams in the southwest of the island, from the Kelani to the Nilwala basins. Most specimens sold today are captive bred, so seeing fewer in a particular shop does not mean the species has vanished from the trade.

There is also something interesting behind its familiar appearance. Aquarium males in breeding condition typically have black tail fins, but some wild populations include males that develop red tails. The version we know from shop tanks does not show every variation found in nature.

Usually around 5 to 6 cm long, this social barb deserves a group and room to swim.

I’d love to see more of these older favourites in our aquariums again. Memories from longtime keepers, and experiences from those still keeping Black Ruby Barbs today, would add something valuable to this story.

14/10/2026

Planted Tank එකට මාළු හෙව්වාද? 🐟

13/10/2026

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01/10/2026

Panda Garra 🐼 ♥️

28/09/2026

🔥 Congo Tetras are BACK! 🐟✨
මේ පාර colors නම් සුපිරි! ❤️💙 😍
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Limited stock

27/09/2026

අඩුවට සමනල්ලු හොයපු අයට 🦋🐟
Butterfly Hillstream Loach
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26/09/2026

කලු Cory 👀
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23/09/2026

Galaxy Rasbora හෙව්වාද?
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07/07/2026

සුපිරිම Colors තියෙන Odessa Barb ඕනෙද?

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Island Wide Delivery

Address

347/1, Negombo Road
Kurunegala

Telephone

+94771445554

Website

http://www.viceaquatics.lk/

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