Is My Shrimp Full Of Eggs?

[SteveVenezia]

Hi,

I have a pretty small 10 gallon tropical tank, with a couple of shrimp in it. They're completely see-through so I presume they are ghost shrimp or a variant.

About 2 weeks ago one shed it's skin and grew larger. It also developed a neon green 'growth' where you might expect it's brain to be, which I have just noticed has fallen down into it's main body.. and now resembles many tiny green eggs.

Are these actually eggs? Will the other shrimp have impregnated it? Any advice appreciated!

 

[Bloo]

This is a massive picture of a ghost shrimp with egg - might help you

 

[SteveVenezia]

Thanks that's a great picture

Yeah that looks like my shrimp, mine has more eggs though, they're also smaller and neon green rather than brown. Maybe just a difference in maturation and food.

 

[Bloo]

I have actually seen photos of shrimp carrying bright green eggs.

But one of our members here on TFF had a go at breeding some - his threads may help you if you're interested.

Breeding Ghost Shrimp

Expectant Ghost Mother, Eggs almost ready to go + pic of juvenile