Amano Shrimp Eggs

[linda1503]

Can anyone tell me how long these shrimps carry their eggs? 3 of mine have had eggs on their legs for about 3/4 weeks now.

 

[diburning]

depends if they are fertilized. Mine have been having them for a couple of months. I doubt that they are fertile even though there are a ton of other shrimp in there.

 

[iSnail]

I read somewhere that 'real' Amano shrimps do not breed successful in freshwater aquariums since the newborn larva will need marine environment to develop into mini shrimplets before they are transferred back to freshwater environment. Apparently, the females carry the eggs for about 5 weeks.

 

[Bloo]

See the profile in the Index I did - which gives plenty of links to breeding - as well as my attempt. Good luck

 

[linda1503]

Cheers for that everyone At least I know that the eggs on my shrimp will eventually go, I was getting worried that they would be there forever cos someone told me that they only carry eggs for about 2 weeks. I do realise that they won't hatch. but they are such characters to watch I didn't want to loose them.
Profile was good Bloo thanks.