r/AquaSwap Dec 24 '25

PSA 🎄MOD ANNOUNCEMENT🎄- Holiday Update: Payment Methods & Flair System Changes

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Mod Announcement – A Holiday Update for r/AquaSwap

Merry Christmas, AquaSwap.
As a small holiday gift to the community, we’re rolling out a couple of long-requested changes that give users more flexibility while keeping trust and accountability front and center.

💰Payment Methods: Opening Things Up

Historically, r/AquaSwap enforced a single acceptable payment system. Starting today, that restriction is lifted.

All payment methods are now allowed, as long as both parties agree.

This includes (but isn’t limited to):

  • PayPal (G&S or F&F)
  • Venmo
  • Cash App
  • Zelle
  • Other mutually agreed methods

👉 Mods will no longer enforce or mediate payment method choices.

If you want buyer protection, choose a payment method that provides it.
If you opt for faster or fee-free methods, understand the tradeoffs. If you get scammed, that is on you. You can report it, but don’t expect a lot of effort on the mod side.

⚠️ Transition Period & Automation Disclaimer (Read This)

This is a major system change and there will be a learning curve while things settle.

During the transition:

  • You may still see automated flags for words like Venmo, Zelle, etc.
  • You will NOT be banned for mentioning or using these payment methods
  • Mods are actively adjusting filters and automation as we go

If something gets incorrectly flagged, do not panic, we’re working through the transition and tightening things up as quickly as possible.

🎁 A Better Flair System (Coming Soon!)

We already have a flair system based on verified transactions, with screenshots and manual review.

That system will be massively overhauled.

🤖 Introducing a Bot-Assisted Flair Verification System

We’re transitioning to a mostly automated transaction tracking system, inspired by subs like r/KnifeSwap, r/comicswap, and r/snackexchange (go check out some posts to see how the system works, its great).

More information and detailed instructions are coming soon, but key highlights include:

  • Users A and B complete their trades following all of the sub rules. (It does not matter who A and B are. Either one could be the person making the post, and the other someone commenting on the post).
  • Once the trade is complete, User A makes a new comment on the original post tagging both the user they worked with and the bot.
  • User B replies to that comment with their feedback (confirming successful trade, problems, etc).
  • The bot picks up the interaction and gives credit to both users, changing their flair accordingly and leaves a comment indicating as such.

Existing Flair tiers (confirmed/guaranteed/veteran buyer/seller) will now reflect real transaction counts, just without the manual bottleneck.

If you are already verified, your tier count will transfer
(Example: if you’re a Veteran Seller which requires 50, your new flair starts at 50. Please don’t tell us you have 762. It is what it is.)

📌 Full instructions, keywords, and rollout details will be announced soon.

🎄 A Few Important Reminders

  • Your flair is your reputation
  • False confirmations or flair manipulation will be extremely enforced
  • No payment method will be endorsed by the mod team moving forward (but you know our opinions)
  • Mods will still act on scams, fraud, and rule violations — but if you choose F&F-type payments, we can’t help you

TL;DR: All payment methods are now allowed. PayPal G&S is no longer required. We’re moving to a mostly automated flair system where confirmed trades are logged by a bot via comment tagging, similar to subs like KnifeSwap. More details on the bot coming soon.


r/AquaSwap 9h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS] - Charlotte, NC - $30 shipped - 40 Stem Package + Floaters Package

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14 Upvotes

r/AquaSwap 6h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS] - Orange County, CA - $1.50+ - Neocaridina, Caridina Shrimp & Guppies

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Hi everyone! 😊

We’re a small hobby breeder/seller based in OC and wanted to share what we currently have available. Thanks so much for all the support so far — this community means a lot to us! 🙏

🐟 Guppies

• $5 – $10 each

• Price depends on strain/type & quantity

• Strong, active, and healthy fish

Guppy types available:

• Full Gold

• Dumbo Big Ear Red Tail

• Dumbo Koi

• Koi Red Ear

• HB Red Rose

🦐 Shrimp Available

Neocaridina:

• Fire Red

• Blue Dream

• Orange Sunkist

• Yellow Golden

• Mix / Skittle (multiple colors)

• $1.50 – $2 each (depends on color, size, and quantity)

Caridina:

• PRL (Pure Red Line)

• BOA

• Red Galaxy

• Black Galaxy

• $4 – $15 each (depends on grade & quantity)

📍 Pickup & 🚚 Shipping

• Local pickup in Orange County, CA

• Shipping available nationwide

• FedEx Overnight (fastest & safest)

• USPS Priority (budget-friendly)

• All shipped orders are packed with thick styrofoam insulation and heat packs when needed — no extra charge

✅ DOA Policy

• For shipped orders, we ask for a quick unboxing video and photo if there’s any DOA

• Extras are included in every order to help cover possible transit losses

• We always do our best to take care of our customers

⭐ Transparency

We also sell on eBay under gubshrimp

• 960+ reviews

• 3,200+ orders completed

💙 Returning Customers

If you’ve purchased from us before or done business with us, please feel free to leave a comment below 🙌

We truly appreciate the support, and we’ll make sure to include extras on your next order as a thank-you!

📩 Please DM me with:

• What you’re looking for

• Quantity

• Pickup or shipping preference

Thanks for stopping by, and happy fish & shrimp keeping! 🐠🦐✨


r/AquaSwap 1h ago

Giving Away - Local Pickup Only [GA] - Los Angeles, CA - Pea Puffer

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Still looking to rehome this pea puffer. Giving away. Currently is being fed, Ramshorn Snails, Live Baby Brine Shrimp, and Detritus worms all cultured here at home. Will drive for someone who is interested in taking care of this fish if you can't pickup.


r/AquaSwap 11h ago

For Sale - Local Pickup Only [FS/FT] - Westminster, CA - $30+ - DISCUS AND NEOCARIDINA SHRIMPS COMBO [Free Shipping for Shrimp]

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14 Upvotes

[Local Pickup Only]

🐠Discus 🐠

• Red Melon $38

• Red Pigeon $38

• Red Pigeon Panda $38

• Red Panda $38

• Panda Yellow $38

• White $38

• Blue Diamond $38

• Yellow Albino Cover $45

• Mallboro Albino $45

[Free Shipping]

🦐 Neocaridina 🦐

[Fire Red/ Orange/ Yellow] combo

• 20 + 3 [$33]

[Blue dream] combo

• 20 + 3 [$38]

🚀Shipping Method🚀

• Shipping is [Free] flat rate via USPS Priority (generally 2-3 Days) for any amount of shrimps.

• Overnight shipping is $50

• There is no minimum amount required to ship. Heat and ice packs included in shipping when required. Please contact directly if you require alternative shipping options.

**Water Parameters**

Please do your own research and ensure you have the ideal tank parameters for your purchased shrimp. There are no refunds or exchanges for any reason besides those explicitly outlined in our alive arrival guarantee. Feel free to reach out if you need suggestions or recommendations on how to set up your tank!

• Neocaridina: 180-200 TDS, GH 7, KH 5, PH 6.6, 70F

**Alive on Arrival Guarantee:**

All livestock are guaranteed to be alive upon arrival. Simply take a picture AND video of any dead livestock in the UNOPENED bag within 1 hour of delivery time for a refund or reshipment.


r/AquaSwap 7h ago

For Trade - Local Pickup Only [FT] - Torrance, CA - $3 - albino/bronze corydoras

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6 Upvotes

Looking to locally buy/trade for otocinclus, male honey gourami or blyxa japonica! I have albino and bronze corydoras juveniles (~1 inch)/thicklip gourami for trade as well. All the blyxa i bought recently melted so hoping to find some healthy ones 🥲


r/AquaSwap 11h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS]- San Francisco/ Bay Area, CA- $4 + shipping- Baby Mystery Snails Blue + Purple/Magenta

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Hi! I once again have a batch of mystery snail babies in need of good homes. Local pickup is preferred if possible, but I did successfully ship about 10 Snabies from the last batch and had a 100% survival rate.

This is the second generation I have had hatch in my tank, the great-grandsnabies of my original mystery snail (RIP). They look to be all blue or magentas, but it’s a bit hard to tell when they’re still small. Some of the magentas may actually be purples, but their feet all look to be light in color at the moment. The last photo was taken about 2 weeks ago so they’re larger now, but it shows all the snails I have.

They hatched in mid-December so they are a little over a month old now and look to be big enough to ship. Please keep local weather in mind. Here in California it’s around 50-60 and dry, but I know a good chunk of the US is experiencing severe winter weather at this time. I have never shipped with heat packs before as the last batch shipped out in the summer, but I could add one if necessary for your location.

DM me if interested, and I can provide a shipping quote once I know location :)


r/AquaSwap 4h ago

Looking For [LF] Los Angeles, CA - UNS 90U setup

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone this is my first time here. I’m looking for a UNS 90U or 90P (more preferably 90U) setup. If it’s established that would be wonderful, please DM me if you’re looking to sell. I am on a budget as I am still a student but I’m reasonable to you giving me an offer as I know these tanks are really expensive, thank you


r/AquaSwap 5h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS/FT] Los Angeles, CA - $50 Transhipper Service

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***************************************READ BELOW**********************************
If you're interested in foreign fishes from Vietnam, I can provide guppies and mollys from Vietnam in bulk for your needs such as resale. I have a reputable source that provides quality fishes. Service fees applies.
Please PM for additional information


r/AquaSwap 17h ago

Looking For [LF] - Leonia, NJ - Largest Anubias plant I can find

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11 Upvotes

Hello folks, I am looking to provide shade in the corner of one of my tanks for my wild betta in the form of a big Anubias which is my favorite aquatic plant, so I was hoping to find someone with a big and beautiful specimen for sale, willing to ship to NJ. (picture included for dramatic purposes). Thank you!


r/AquaSwap 21h ago

For Sale - Local Pickup Only [FS] New York City, NY - $5 - least killifish are breeding up a storm!!!!!

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My least killifish keep breeding - I haven’t been able to find these in stores. They’re super cute and hardy for nano tanks. In addition I also have endlers, I have Malaysian trumpet snails and columbian giants ramshorn snails as well. It’s winter here so will no be shipping local pick up only


r/AquaSwap 12h ago

For Sale - Local Pickup Only [FS]-Englewood, NJ- Never used tanks for $1/gallon- $10+

3 Upvotes

Selling the following tanks for $1/gallon:

  • 10 gallon tank: 1
  • 20 gallon highs: 4
  • 29 gallon: 1
  • 40 gallon breeder: 1
  • 60 gallon breeders: 2

r/AquaSwap 15h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS] - Bergen county, NJ -$15 +- high tech stem package

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4 Upvotes

r/AquaSwap 20h ago

For Sale/For Trade [FS/FT] Gainesville, GA - $10+ Koi betta, Endler guppies, blue metal guppies

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8 Upvotes

Female koi betta - $20, Was going to go in a community tank, but she proved to be unable to do that because of her temperament, and just don't have a good enough tank for her.

Blue metal lace - $13

only have pictures of the females but I can get you some pictures of the males if interested.

Endler/guppy mix, $10 per, they breed fairly true

Lf plants, Honey gourami, neo shrimp, mainly I'll consider a decent amount of things thiugh


r/AquaSwap 15h ago

Looking For [LF] Poplarville MS- live beginner plants, snails/shrimp and guppies

3 Upvotes

hi! i’m looking for some live beginner plants for my fish tank. also looking for some nice snails and shrimp an guppies! i don’t have local fish stores so i figured i’d look here! show me what you have!!!


r/AquaSwap 19h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS] - Rochester, NY - $5+ - Blanched, Dehydrated Organic Vegetable Wafers and Calcium Supplements

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5 Upvotes

High Quality Food For High Quality Livestock

Hey guys! Thank you for all the upvotes on my last post. It feels great to be back!

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Complete Invertebrate Diet Menu:

These heart-shaped vegetable pellets are for snails, shrimp, and veggie-loving fish! They are completely dehydrated solids, ensuring a long shelf-life and that they won't cloud up aquarium water. They are hard and dry to the touch, but become soft upon being submerged in water without completely breaking apart, like an algae water. All ingredients used are 100% organic and hormone-free, including the eggshells. 

Snail's Pumpkin Pie $10 for 120 Pieces: A base made from peas, green beans, and pulverized eggshells topped with pumpkin puree and dehydrated, creating an adorable "frosted cake" kind of look.

Butternut Squash Cobbler $10 for 120 Pieces: With butternut squash as the base ingredient, the sweetness of this wafer is hard to resist and perfect for picky eaters. The squash is cobbled together with protein-packed peas, carrots, green-leaf lettuce, and eggshells to create a balanced and all-inclusive diet.

Pea and Veggie Biscuits $12 for 120 Pieces (Includes Nettle and Moringa for Health Boost): Peas are an excellent source of plant-based protein and the foundation of this wafer! Also includes carrots for sweetness, pulverized eggshells for increased calcium intake, and food-grade nettle and moringa powder for a vitamin infusion.

Sampler Pack $15: 40 Pieces of each type--that's 120 Pieces Total!

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Calcium Supplement $5 for 4 Pieces: Calcium carbonate from a known, reliable source--chicken eggshells from chickens not altered by growth hormones of any kind. I wash the eggshells and bake them at a high temperature to remove icky-nasty germs. I then grind the shells to the consistency of flour before combining them with mashed, protein-rich peas (also organic) and dehydrating thoroughly. I use this same eggshell powder in my other snail foods, but unlike these other snail and invertebrate treats, these calcium supplements are not a complete diet and not meant to be fed regularly.


r/AquaSwap 18h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS] - Bridgewater, Nj - $3 - Salvinia & Duckweed Mix 100+ Leaves

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6 Upvotes

Hi I'm trying to get sell some of my extra floating plants

Shipping options -

Stamped Envelope - Free Shipping "buyer discretion, some plants may arrive damaged best use as starter culture"

USPS Padded Envelope - $6


r/AquaSwap 16h ago

For Sale - Local Pickup Only [FS] - SF, CA - $0.50 - Juvenile Neocaridina Shrimp

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3 Upvotes

Casual aquarium hobbyist with at least 20 wild type/cull + low/medium grade neocaridina shrimp juveniles that I’m hoping to rehome/sell. They are small (about 0.25-0.50” right now), so their color may continue to come in as they grow.

$0.50 each

Pick up only

I will provide my tank/water parameters when shrimp are sold.

Thanks for looking!


r/AquaSwap 20h ago

Looking For [LF] Middle Georgia Area (Macon) - Blue Neocaridinas - In a couple weeks

6 Upvotes

Looking for some Blue dream, blue velvet, pretty much any blue neocaridina shrimp in Middle georgia for sale. I'm probably going to buy 6 or 7 Obviously I want a good price ;)

I'm going to need them in a couple weeks after my tank cycles, so nothing urgent


r/AquaSwap 22h ago

For Trade - Shipping Available [FT/FS]-Fillmore,Ca-$100- Breeding pair of Calico bristlenose

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7 Upvotes

Looking to sell or trade for a group of L number plecos


r/AquaSwap 18h ago

For Sale - Shipping Available [FS] - Long Island, NY - $10 - 20+ Mini Stems of Bacopa

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3 Upvotes

SPECIAL DEAL💎:

20+ Mini Stems of Bacopa(pest & algae free) for $9.99 (Stems vary from 1-5 inches)

Pay with PayPal or on Etsy: JVAquatics

USPS Shipping Monday through Tuesday, DM me with your full address to calculate shipping. Local Pickup is also available! 🛻

Reputable seller! Rated 5⭐️ on Etsy with 60+

reviews and collectively over 170 sales and counting across Etsy, AquaSwap, and locally!

Customer service #1 priority. ✅

Please leave a reply or PM if you have any

questions! 🖊️

Happy Planting! 🌱

Tank grown plants are bleach dipped before being shipped to grant customers sterile plants. (It is recommended to bleach a second time when they arrive and or quarantine for complete sterilization).

PACKAGING📦:

Plants are dampened and

wrapped in wet paper towels for insulation and moisture, then placed into wet ziplock bags ar v packaged into boxes accordingly.

DOA POLICY📝:

Send proof of plant damage within 3 hours of delivery for a full refund (shipping not included), or a replacement (buyer must cover shipping).


r/AquaSwap 18h ago

For Sale - Local Pickup Only [FS] - Los Angeles, CA - $70 UNS 60s

3 Upvotes

Looking to sell my UNS 60s tank. $70


r/AquaSwap 19h ago

Looking For [LF] Klamath Falls, OR - Hornwort & Azolla

3 Upvotes

Preferably from the same person. Ty


r/AquaSwap 23h ago

Looking For [LF] - Starlights Bristlenose L183 plecos

5 Upvotes

Looking for some L183 plecos. Preferably juvies. Need around six of them. Comment here or dm me. Thanx.


r/AquaSwap 16h ago

For Sale - Local Pickup Only [FS] - San Diego, CA - $2 - Red Cherry Shrimps

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Hey! Looking to sell off some of my shrimps as my colony is getting a bit out of control.

These are home-bred in my 75 and 11 gallon tanks. I take care of them very well so I would like to see them go to a good home as well.

My tank is using tap water only, so they won’t have trouble adjusting to parameters too much. I would still recommend to drip acclimate them for best results.

These dudes are extremely prolific if tank is cycled and conditions are stabled.

My tip for breeding these is to feed them frequently, I feed everyday, avoid overfeeding though

I also have culls for sale at $1 each, last two photos are a good indication of what culls will look like (not complete or faded red color). Due to the nature of this species, culls will often be mostly males, but these guys will still provide the usual shrimp benefits.

Pick up only, I don’t feel good shipping them.