Question

gtr_kev · Post by **gtr_kev** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 6:22 pm

Hi

Ok i have a couple of questions. i have cherry shrimp and the females are both prego.but i also have mosquito larva in there. and i getting one fish to eat the larva what do you suggest. And what signs is there befor they lay the eggs

Neonshrimp · Post by **Neonshrimp** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:11 pm

Hi gtr_kev,

First of all I would get the mosquito larva out of there before they hurt anything including you ( when they become adult mosquito). Secondly, you really can't know the exact time the eggs will hatch but it is usually 3-4 weeks from when they start to carry the eggs (sooner in warmer water temp). Mine usually hide in the plants or under a structure a day or so before release

YuccaPatrol · Post by **YuccaPatrol** » Sat Feb 03, 2007 7:33 pm

Any fish that will eat the mosquito larvae will likely eat baby shrimp if not your adults. I would not place a fish in the tank.

gtr_kev · Post by **gtr_kev** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:50 am

right now i have my betta in there and he shows no intrest in them but im just useing him to get the larva out

badflash · Post by **badflash** » Sun Feb 04, 2007 5:56 am

As long as you don't leave them in there, use a feeder guppy and be sure to provide cover for your shrimp. Most guppies leave adult shrimp alone, but will happily gobble up the babies.