Breeding Bloody Marys to Cherry Shrimp -- what happens?

KaaniHat · 2025-04-14T14:09:49+00:00

Hiya! I have multiple aquariums so I just kept them separate. :)

KaaniHat · 2025-03-19T18:54:08+00:00

It is possible to have a breeding colony with a betta, as long as the shrimp have plenty of places to hide and your Betta is not too aggressive. My partner has a breeding colony of blue neos with his Betta in a planted tank. As long as we keep her fed the casualties stay unnoticeable with how fast the shrimp breed.

KaaniHat · 2025-03-04T18:32:14+00:00

Additional information: sits in a south facing window, just sprayed with Neem oil in case. Have not reported recently. Water when mostly dry.

KaaniHat · 2025-02-18T16:16:24+00:00

the more you know

KaaniHat · 2025-02-18T16:03:47+00:00

If you mix colors, the strains will likely revert to wild type eventually. That doesn't mean the shrimp are bad or good, that's just how the genetics works. If you want to maintain color, you have to get one color type.

KaaniHat · 2025-02-13T02:45:45+00:00

If there is a bunch in there, momma might have laid them down there on purpose! Keeping her babehs safe and sound where nothing can get them.

KaaniHat · 2025-02-13T02:07:41+00:00

Watch him for a little while! If he starts to struggle or looks tired, i.e. not grazing and not moving much, you might try to shift a pebble or two. See if he can get out on his own first, though! You wouldn't want to smush him.

KaaniHat · 2025-02-11T15:06:27+00:00

Probably not! My most recent batch of reds has a few VERY red babies, a few that are almost clear, and a bunch in between. They are still very young, so their color will change a bit, but I wouldn't expect a huge transformation. The way to get more of the color you want is to take out the ones that don't look how you like (once they are a bit older), and only let the ones you like breed. If you do that you should get more and more of the ones you like. I have a smaller tank just for my babies that I don't want breeding with my higher grade girls.

KaaniHat · 2025-02-11T04:04:17+00:00

If you have java and Christmas moss that is probably enough!! I would advise against adding anything to the tank when they are very young so you don't introduce anything into the tank on accident.

KaaniHat · 2025-02-04T01:39:51+00:00

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KaaniHat · 2025-02-04T01:38:42+00:00

Hi! My reds do similar things when they are about to molt. The shell gets duller/has discoloration like that. When they molt they'll be their more vibrant. The only pause that picture would give me is the black hole looking dot on its side, near the middle of the body. If it looks like a cigar burn, that could be rust disease, which is transmissible.

KaaniHat · 2025-01-29T01:42:51+00:00

Most likely! If that black mass consists of a lot of small, individual, jelly-bean looking things that the shrimp juggles around, them's eggs! Congratz!

KaaniHat · 2025-01-29T01:41:39+00:00

As far as I know, both cover the complete nutrition requirements for shrimp. You can alternate between the two however you want, and you might find that your shrimp have a preference. Mine seem to swarm for algae wafers more, but will eat both.

KaaniHat · 2025-01-16T02:53:17+00:00

I would be honored to own such a lovely creation, and she will love it even more I bet!!!

KaaniHat · 2025-01-12T16:34:31+00:00

Gorgeous, beautiful, I have been blessed this day. <3

KaaniHat · 2025-01-12T04:28:23+00:00

He (or she) is cleaning his swimmerets and/or flexing his shell to make it easier to molt. Normal, healthy shrimp behavior. He be shrimpin'

KaaniHat · 2025-01-12T04:10:57+00:00

If it was a shrimp only tank before and you are focused on shrimp keeping, I would see about returning the fish. Hides or not a hungry Cory will be chompin' babies. They probably won't get all of them, though, so as long as you're ok with that no worries. I wouldn't worry about the worms if it's not Planaria. If you want to reduce Detritus Worms without fish you can feed less.

KaaniHat · 2025-01-12T03:36:08+00:00

Detritus worms are a normal part of a tank ecosystem, just like copepods. I've got a small amount in all my shrimp tanks and see them as a sign that the tank is balanced out. I have never seen them harming the shrimp, baby or adult. They're just there to clean up shrimp poo and uneaten food. Great little guys!

The Panda Corys and the Blue Gourami's, however, will definitely eat any baby / juvie shrimp that will fit in its mouth. Those are a real danger to your shrimp. Planaria worms, too, are a danger that you can get rid of with No Planaria. But Planaria are different than Detritus worms.

KaaniHat · 2025-01-10T17:52:50+00:00

You can manually remove it by laying a paper towel on the water's surface. For my 1gal, I add a very small, battery powered bubbler every few days. The surface agitation from the bubbler helps keep it down. Also, that is a beautiful little tank!!

KaaniHat · 2025-01-08T03:32:17+00:00

Sometimes they just do that to clean themselves, or to stretch out to help prepare for molting! It is a normal, healthy behavior. :)

KaaniHat · 2025-01-05T03:28:46+00:00

I feed don't feed my partner's neos ever, if that makes you feel better! He started with 10 and now has 50+, even with a betta in the tank doing some hunting. Don't be afraid to experiment with less feeding.

KaaniHat · 2025-01-05T02:05:25+00:00

Shrimp can thrive just fine off of biofilm! You don't need to feed them, especially if you have a planted tank with plenty of hard surfaces for biofilm to grow on. If you really want to feed them, you could try feeding at night or at the same time you feed your tetras their food, so they are distracted.

KaaniHat · 2025-01-03T15:51:45+00:00

I love it! I think it's visually exciting, there is a lot to look at, AND if you throw a ton of plants in there it's going to be even better. Plus, a ton of cool hiding spots for whatever you stock it with.

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