Make that 2 berried females, so I guess I'll have babies in 3-4 weeks?
I better go get a sponge filter.
Red Cherries won't breed, help.
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Re: Red Cherries won't breed, help.
That's right 3-4 weeks depending on the temperature of the water they are in. Sooner for warmer temps. Please keep us updated on the progress and hatch date 
Re: Red Cherries won't breed, help.
I have baby shrimp! 
They were released on the 16th (a lot earlier than I expected), i'm just getting around to posting (had the modem on the ps3 for a while). Both berried females released and there is another one berried now too. There are babies everywhere, they are about 1-2mm long now. I got a sponge filter but they don't pick at it yet, i'm guessing it will take a little while to build up anything.
I'm also concerned about the rate of air flow up the filter tube, I know the air bubbles rushing up the tube are suppose to pull the water up along with them but i'm not sure the rate is optimal, is there such a thing as too much? I can't seem to find any info on this.
I've been trying to find some java moss but none of the pet stores in my area has any. I was hoping to attach some to a piece of driftwood.
I also want to switch from gravel to sand, I think too much food falls into the gravel where only the bugs can get to it so I have a population explosion if them. Will sand make a difference?
They were released on the 16th (a lot earlier than I expected), i'm just getting around to posting (had the modem on the ps3 for a while). Both berried females released and there is another one berried now too. There are babies everywhere, they are about 1-2mm long now. I got a sponge filter but they don't pick at it yet, i'm guessing it will take a little while to build up anything.
I'm also concerned about the rate of air flow up the filter tube, I know the air bubbles rushing up the tube are suppose to pull the water up along with them but i'm not sure the rate is optimal, is there such a thing as too much? I can't seem to find any info on this.
I've been trying to find some java moss but none of the pet stores in my area has any. I was hoping to attach some to a piece of driftwood.
I also want to switch from gravel to sand, I think too much food falls into the gravel where only the bugs can get to it so I have a population explosion if them. Will sand make a difference?
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Re: Red Cherries won't breed, help.
Congratulations Shaun,
Isn't it great to see all the baby shrimp all over the tank even though you have to squint and strain your eyes to focus on them
Dont worry about the flow rate of the sponge filter, they are shrimp safe. I use sand as substrate myself and I have no worries about food falling through the cracks as the shrimp easily dig and scavange though the sand. An established tank will have biofilm/microorganism for the babies to feed on but the java moss would also allow more micro goodies to grow on them. The babies will also eat the food you fed to the adults. Just make sure the water is maintained as usual and you baby Cherry shrimp should be all grown up in no time (actually 2-3 month the females will saddle in good conditions) 
Isn't it great to see all the baby shrimp all over the tank even though you have to squint and strain your eyes to focus on them
Dont worry about the flow rate of the sponge filter, they are shrimp safe. I use sand as substrate myself and I have no worries about food falling through the cracks as the shrimp easily dig and scavange though the sand. An established tank will have biofilm/microorganism for the babies to feed on but the java moss would also allow more micro goodies to grow on them. The babies will also eat the food you fed to the adults. Just make sure the water is maintained as usual and you baby Cherry shrimp should be all grown up in no time (actually 2-3 month the females will saddle in good conditions) 
Re: Red Cherries won't breed, help.
Congratulations! I, too, think of java moss as the miracle spawning drug. I have even had bloodfin fry survive a community tank because of java moss. I think most aquatic life sees it and instantly wants to start reproducing...
Take care,
Mary.
Take care,
Mary.
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Re: Red Cherries won't breed, help.
I have even had bloodfin fry survive a community tank because of java moss.
That is another good point, the moss provides comfort and security for small/young animals.