indian zebra shrimp

JK · Post by JK » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:24 am

And a more normal one

JK · Post by JK » Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:47 am

Forgot to put in the original post.

These are the approx water values when they arrived.

Nitrate 10ppm
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
GH 6
KH less than 6
Ph 7.0

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:15 am

Very nice

So what are there actual sizes in mm's? Thanks for the pictures and keep us updated.

JK · Post by JK » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:32 am

Hi Neonshrimp,

The largest is probably the red one at a massive 9-10mm, the smallest looks like a true zebra and is only about 5mm.

Judging by the way they are eating not for long though.

zwergkrebszuechter · Post by **zwergkrebszuechter** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 7:44 am

These are not the same shrimp type. In Germany the first one would be called crosswalk shrimp or Necaridina babaulti var zebra and the other one Neocaridina babaulti var Malaya. I do not know if they crossbreed. The crosswalk shrimp stays much smaller.

They do well in hard water an pH above 7 in my tanks.

Post by **Mustafa** » Thu Oct 12, 2006 8:20 am

zwergkrebszuechter wrote:Neocaridina babaulti var Malaya.

First of all...there is no "Neocaridina" babaulti, only a Caridina babaulti. Second, the shrimp pictured above is not what is called a Caridina babaulti "Malaya." Not every shrimp with that patterning is the same species. The one pictured above is the totally different shrimp. It's the same shrimp that I call "Indian whitebanded shrimp" in my species description. It's *not* the species as the "Malaya." I have both species after all, and although their patterns on their backs are very similar, they are very easy to keep apart once you have them in front of you. Different body shape, size, color, mode of reproduction...etc...etc.

JK · Post by JK » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:02 am

Couldn't resist posting another pic.

Indian mix and match having lunch.

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 8:09 am

They look great together and they all look like they have good appetites

JK · Post by JK » Sat Oct 14, 2006 2:26 pm

Yes they seem to have settled in very quickly

JK · Post by JK » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:24 am

Had a surprise this morning. This female Indian ???? shrimp that was part of the mix is suddenly carrying eggs.

I hadn't really noticed her before because of her dark colour, and the dark substrate I'm using.

Probably an impossible question, but any idea what she might be?

Looks like I need another tank

The rest of the group are all still doing well, and I think all have now moulted. Still amazes me how much they can grow from just a single moult.

I'm pretty hopeful that the red Indian white band is also producing eggs, there is now definite dark area behind the head. Fingers crossed.

At this rate those ten shrimps are going to be responsible for quite a few more tanks.

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:19 am

Congratulations on the eggs

! This is a good step in the right direction as you shrimp are showing growth and now starting to carry eggs.

The eggs are small and there are so many. This usually means there will be a larval stage. As for what type of shrimp it is, I do not know. I do agree that you might be needing a couple of new tanks soon

JK · Post by JK » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:30 am

Thanks neonshrimp!

Neonshrimp wrote:
The eggs are small and there are so many. This usually means there will be a larval stage.

I think most of the tiny spots are actually her markings rather than tiny eggs. Here's a better picture, what do you think?

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 7:58 am

Wow, forgot to tell you how nice the pictures are

! Yes I can actually see what you mean about the shrimp markings making it more difficult to see the eggs clearly. I think I see one of the eggs clearly and it looks large. If the eggs are larger in size and smaller in number then they most likely have a suppressed larval stage where the babies are just miniature versions of the adult. Please keep us updated and best wishes

The Fisherman · Post by **The Fisherman** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:31 am

Wow, congrats on the eggs!

I agree with Neonshrimp, looks like a berried female to me.

Keep us posted.

Nice pictures too

-John

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 9:11 am

Veery nice indeed!
From the size & number of eggs, I'd suspect these will be larva rather than shrimplets. They may need saltwater to grow.

Mustafa, have you seen any other shrimp with tiny eggs that survive if freshwater?