SanDiegoRedneck
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Here is the start of my attempt to breed blue shrimp in 10 gal. All live java fern. (I know i need java moss but all my java moss is in barb tank as they are breeding. I'll buy more soon).
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Im trying to breed blue shrimp. We shal see
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SanDiegoRedneck
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UPDATE to my shrimp tank. Went to sponge filter after waiting 2 weeks with both in tank to seed. Added some java moss and another floating plant. Also put black background. It's by window so i have slight algae issue. Plus I like with 3 panels blacked out. .67 cent black poster board from Wal-Mart and black duct tape.
They all seem healthy and are molting so hopefully babies soon
They all seem healthy and are molting so hopefully babies soon
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SanDiegoRedneck
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I have twin 9yr olds and my girl asked "dad how do you know fish will mate, don't they have to like each other". Kids are so amazingYou shouldn't have to try too hard. They'll figure it out
Good luck.
She's right, fish do have to like each other to breed. Cichlids like to choose their mates, as do marine butterflyfish and angelfish. Bettas and gouramis choose their mates. Fish that live in schools/ shoals have lots of choice for partners and usually have a preferred partner but not always. Birds are the same and prefer to choose their partner.
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SanDiegoRedneck
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shabash
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If you’re trying to breed the shrimp, the bristlenose pleco May eat the fry. An otocinclus might be a better choice If you feel you need an algae eater.
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SanDiegoRedneck
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They won't eat them. I have seen tanks breeding both at same time. It's pretty rad. Bristlenose are so amazing.
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Good luck with breeding your shrimp, I have ghost shrimp and have had a few babies but I am thinking of giving up on my shrimp tank.
Have you tried cherries? I've heard ghosts are harder to breed
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I have looked into it, I am thinking of changing that tank from gravel to sand but have not decided what I want to do as far as stocking.
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SanDiegoRedneck
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I told my twins. It is super cool having the entire life cycle for young kids to watch and care for.
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congratulations!!!
That is so cool.
That is so cool.Similar threads
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