That's great! Give it about 2 weeks and you'll have postlarvae running around. I absolutely love these shrimp!frugalfish wrote:My current batch is at 19.
Hawaiian Red Shrimp...my turn.
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Yes, but they eat such tiny amounts that they would be completely useless as a clean-up crew. Here is a "secret" tip that nobody seems to know but which I found out:badflash wrote:Are these shrimp totally bacteria/algae eaters?
Acclimate some malaysian trumpet snails to saltwater and use them as a clean-up crew. They will live and even breed at full-strengh sea water.
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Hi frugalfish
Success in breeding, is alway good to hear.
In the case of the Halocaridina rubra, According to YuccaPatrol,s post.
They may soon be protected.
So, any captive Shrimp, that are breeding.
Are a plus, to be able to keep them in the Hobby.
Please, keep the updates coming.
Have a Great Day
John
Success in breeding, is alway good to hear.
In the case of the Halocaridina rubra, According to YuccaPatrol,s post.
They may soon be protected.
So, any captive Shrimp, that are breeding.
Are a plus, to be able to keep them in the Hobby.
Please, keep the updates coming.
Have a Great Day
John
24? Wow..that's a huge batch. Your "sudden" success probably stems from the fact that finally their environment is to their liking and/or your shrimp have finally matured.frugalfish wrote:Well another batch of larvae are one by one on their way to becoming little shrimp. The total count of this last bunch was an astonishing 24 larvae. Also there are two more ovigerous females today. I'm not sure what has suddenly caused there to be such production, but nevertheless I'm very pleased.
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I've had these shrimp for about a year now and when I first received them they were very small, so perhaps it is a matter of them maturing enough along with their environment doing the same.Mustafa wrote:24? Wow..that's a huge batch. Your "sudden" success probably stems from the fact that finally their environment is to their liking and/or your shrimp have finally matured.
This batch was interesting in how they all appeared. First sighting of the new larvae was first three, then around two days later a mass explosion of them ending in a total of 24. Lot of traffic in the bobbing around section of the tank.
I think it is interesting the way they develope. First it's just the aimless headdown floating around business. Then they get a bit more active with the up and down movement seeming to learn how to control their location a bit. Next as they near the post larval stage they become slightly horizontal. Lastly they start to touchdown on surfaces and swim about horizontally finally becoming post larval.
As much as I enjoy all my other shrimp, these are the most interesting to study.
Yes, they are one of my most favorite species, too, although I seem to have a lot of favorites. I see a great future for these shrimp in our hobby as they are actually easier to keep and maintain (if done right) than most other shrimp species out there.frugalfish wrote: As much as I enjoy all my other shrimp, these are the most interesting to study.
Talk about Easy
Yeap, these are probably the easiest shrimps that one can find in this hobby.
It's been a while since I updated, but my 20 gallon tank is doing extremely well...so well that I'm thinking about getting a bigger tank (50 gallon) for them.....since it is getting crowded... I think I might have over 200 in the tank, with at least 50+ larves. Not sure if it's the weather or season but for the last 2-3 month, they have been producing like crazy.
Anyways, just want to wish everyone good luck, and I'm free to answer any questions about these little guys.
It's been a while since I updated, but my 20 gallon tank is doing extremely well...so well that I'm thinking about getting a bigger tank (50 gallon) for them.....since it is getting crowded... I think I might have over 200 in the tank, with at least 50+ larves. Not sure if it's the weather or season but for the last 2-3 month, they have been producing like crazy.
Anyways, just want to wish everyone good luck, and I'm free to answer any questions about these little guys.
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Another update.
Well these little shrimp have just been chugging along and doing very well. I have learned that the only reason they did not breed sooner was do to maturing of the shrimp and the tank they inhabit. Seeing now how large an adult is has shown me that these were very young when I got them. Now, almost like clockwork, new batches of larvae are pumped out. I would say on average with out exaggeration that I have easily 30-40 larvae every three weeks. It has gotten now that I supplement their diet with feedings about twice a week since they have decimated the algae population and seem to jump on food when offered. I would say barring any catastrophe, this should pretty much be par for the future of the group.
Well these little shrimp have just been chugging along and doing very well. I have learned that the only reason they did not breed sooner was do to maturing of the shrimp and the tank they inhabit. Seeing now how large an adult is has shown me that these were very young when I got them. Now, almost like clockwork, new batches of larvae are pumped out. I would say on average with out exaggeration that I have easily 30-40 larvae every three weeks. It has gotten now that I supplement their diet with feedings about twice a week since they have decimated the algae population and seem to jump on food when offered. I would say barring any catastrophe, this should pretty much be par for the future of the group.
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I have been lurking and searching here for a while...
I have
-Skunk Cleaners (in a salt tank)
-Pepermints (in 3 salt tanks)
-Ghost (acclimated to full salt))
-Mysids (salt)
I have been interested in the Hawaiian Rubra for a while...I just got about 50... lost 1 in trasport. I was suprized to see how active they are. They are always swimming all over the tank.
I plan on splitting the population into 3 groups and do a little experimenting.... try different aglae, salinity, photoperiod, tank designs, substrates.
I've learned so much here... thanks to all of you that post.
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I have
-Skunk Cleaners (in a salt tank)
-Pepermints (in 3 salt tanks)
-Ghost (acclimated to full salt))
-Mysids (salt)
I have been interested in the Hawaiian Rubra for a while...I just got about 50... lost 1 in trasport. I was suprized to see how active they are. They are always swimming all over the tank.
I plan on splitting the population into 3 groups and do a little experimenting.... try different aglae, salinity, photoperiod, tank designs, substrates.
I've learned so much here... thanks to all of you that post.
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-Wingnut