Which Shrimp Will Cross Breed

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What shrimp will cross breed. I plan on getting every type of shrimp possible that won't cross.Mainly a cherry shrimp breeding colony. SO can anyone list the shrimp that will cross breed. Common names please



UPDATE:
Shrimp I plan on keeping
Crystal red shrimp (Caridina sp.)
Glass/ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus)
Cherry shrimp (Neocaridina denticulata sinensis (red)
Orange shrimp (Caridina sp. Orange).
Amino shrimp (Caridina japonica)
Tiger shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis 'Tiger')
Singapore Flower Shrimp(Atyopsis moluccensis)


What are the ones that will cross breed here.
Will all these shrimp even get along?
 
Generally, all Caridina genus shrimp will cross, and all Neocaridina genus will cross. An exception to this are Amano shrimp, which wont. There are a lot of shrimp available for this hobby, and I don't think anyone will take the time to list them all. :rolleyes:
 
Generally, all Caridina genus shrimp will cross, and all Neocaridina genus will cross. An exception to this are Amano shrimp, which wont. There are a lot of shrimp available for this hobby, and I don't think anyone will take the time to list them all. :rolleyes:

I have bumblebee/tigers so they will defo cross.
 
As far as I know, from your list, the definite ones that will cross breed are tiger and CRS.

There is not much info on the orange shrimp so not sure if it will cross breed with anything you listed.
 
Of the shrimp you are looking at I would split them up like this:

Young won't survive in Fresh water so not an issue. Plus all are from different Genus so shouldn't be able to hybridise.
Singapore Flower Shrimp(Atyopsis moluccensis)
Amino shrimp (Caridina japonica)
Glass/ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus)

Will Hyrbidise if kept in same tank
Crystal red shrimp (Caridina sp.)
Tiger shrimp (Caridina cf. cantonensis 'Tiger')

Not sure! - I'm sure i read there are orange shrimp that are colour morphs of Cherrys, if they are they will breed together but could be wrong...
Cherry shrimp (Neocaridina denticulata sinensis (red)
Orange shrimp (Caridina sp. Orange).


One thing I would say is with shrimp Scientific names "Caridina sp." is a generic name that means they either don't know its real name or it doesn't have a formal scientific name. I've read the main differences between Caridina and Neocaridina species need a microscope to be seen and is down to the shape of some of the legs. Most unknown dwarf shrimp species seem get this label.


Planetinverts.com has this guide to which shrimp will breed together http://planetinverts.com/Will%20These%20Sh...Interbreed.html
 
I found this chart on PlanetInverts.com which should be very helpful regarding cross breeding:

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alright the tanks almost ready. Wheres the best place to buy cherry shrimps. None avilable in near where i live? Also will bristle nose plecs if their offspring?
 

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