Don't have any experience with African Aro's, wish I did they're a fish I've been wanting for along time. A really sweet pick-up! As for brine shrimp, even in your area you should be able to get a hold of them. If not from a pet store order mail order sea-monkeys they're brine shrimp the names just a clever marketing ploy. Lol! They breed readily are very easy to keep and come as dry eggs in the mail so no D.O.A.'s. They send you everything you need including the salt for keeping them properly. Then all you need is a very fine mesh net scoop 'em out rinse 'em off and feed. They live in freshwater for awhile so their movements will also help stimulate a feeding response. Good luck and hope that helped you.