Aquat

I'm looking forward on starting a nano for a small project, shrimp breeding. I'm gonna use my old 10g and is still picking on which species to breed. I've narrowed down these so far.. Cherries, Crystal Reds and Amano. Anyone wanna help clarify on how to breed these guys?

Bruce_S

I've never bred shrimp (other than brine, LOL!) but from what I've read during my research, Amanos require salt - or at least brackish - water for rearing the larvae. Crystal shrimp are reputed (by everyone except the single LFS in this region that carries shrimp) to be delicate and fussy regarding water conditions. Red Cherry shrimp seem to breed easily, producing tiny versions of the adults rather than planktonic larvae, and can be rather prolific. (So how does that LFS justify charging $9.99 each for cherries?!)

Good luck!

~Bruce

Guntar

Its very easy to breed Cherry shrimps. if conditions are good - shrimps spawn like crazies. Crystal reds is not as easy breeding as cherry shrimps, and cost more money. So if i were you, i would choose to breed cherry shrimps.

_chicken_

If you haven't bred shrimp before, start with cherry shrimp. They're not fussy as far as water chemistry or temperature, and they breed easily.

As mentioned above, crystal red shrimp are much more particular in their requirements, and Amanos require salt for raising the larvae.

B76

What are steps to create an ideal. Crystal shrimp enviroment

Aquat

So, anyone know a hobbyiest or breeder that sells Cherries cheap?

asukawashere

Check the sale/trade board. Somebody or other on there usually has a bunch of cherries they're trying to part with. Or Aquabid, if you prefer. They're not hard to find.

vicky

What part of the country are you located? I ship, but only fairly short distances. If you post your location you might hear from someone local.

Aquat

Thanks for your help guys. I just ordered 5 Cherries from Knuggs. Ships tomorrow, can't wait! ^^
Cherries don't need brackish to breed, right? And what are some ideal conditions?

Aquat

I'm located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. I might contact you in the near future once I see how my current batch does. First timer, ya see. How much do you charge for yours?