WORKSHOP / OPAE ULA ECOSYSTEM

Opae Ula Shrimp Ecosystem Workshop

Create a self-sustaining shrimp ecosystem designed to thrive with minimal maintenance, combining natural balance and long-term observation into a living display.

What You’ll Create

Create a self-contained aquatic ecosystem housing Opae Ula shrimp, designed for long-term stability with minimal care.

What You’ll Do

Set up a balanced ecosystem step-by-step

You’ll build a stable shrimp ecosystem through a guided process — preparing the environment, establishing the water system, and introducing life into a balanced habitat.

Build the Environment

Setting up the foundation

Arrange substrate and lava rock to create a stable and natural structure for the shrimp habitat.

Prepare the Water System

Establishing balance

Prepare and introduce the water system, ensuring the correct conditions for long-term ecosystem stability.

Introduce & Observe

Bringing the ecosystem to life

Introduce Opae Ula shrimp into the system and observe how they settle into their new environment.

Workshop Overview

Understand how the system works and what to expect during the session — from setting up the environment to maintaining long-term balance.

Workshop Highlights

What you’ll learn during the session

  • How a self-sustaining shrimp ecosystem works
  • Basic understanding of Opae Ula behaviour
  • Creating a balanced environment with minimal maintenance
  • Key factors for long-term stability

Workshop Details

Session format and what’s included

  • Duration: ~1 hour
  • Glass container, substrate, lava rock and shrimp provided
  • Guided setup with step-by-step instructions
  • Suitable for beginners with no prior experience

Pricing & Booking

Simple per pax workshop format

Pricing varies based on group size, small group sessions available:

  • 1 - 5 Pax: $90 / Pax including 3 shrimps
  • Corporate workshop: Minimum 10 Pax: $65 / Pax before GST including 2 shrimps

+$80 for on-site workshops
Prices listed before GST

Real Workshop Results

Each setup varies in rock arrangement and composition, but all are built around the same balanced system — designed to remain stable over time with minimal intervention.

Ready to Build Your Own Ecosystem?

Create a living system that continues to evolve quietly over time, offering a unique and low-maintenance way to observe nature in your own space.

Join a session and set up your own shrimp ecosystem today.