Frequency of Getting Pregnant

beckypyyeung · Post by **beckypyyeung** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 6:20 am

Does anyone know after how long Cherry or Tiger has given birth will get pregnant again ?

retardo · Post by **retardo** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 12:20 pm

i second that question. anyone know gestation period, etc.?

Post by **Mustafa** » Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:00 pm

This depends on how developed the eggs in their ovaries are (their overies are in the "neck" area). If they fed very well and the eggs in the ovaries develop quickly, then they could actually start "laying eggs" (and carrying them around) the same day or the next day. Sometimes it can take longer, though (from days to weeks). So, in my opinion, it all depends on the amount of food.

Mustafa

beckypyyeung · Post by **beckypyyeung** » Wed Jan 12, 2005 6:16 am

Thanks for the information Mustafa !

Wow, ovaries near the neck - so different from human beings'. In this case, they can be very productive.

doublefake · Post by **doublefake** » Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:16 pm

After the eggs are "carried around", how long will the baby shrimp hatch?

Shrimpmania · Post by **Shrimpmania** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 7:05 am

3 weeks

Post by **Mustafa** » Sat Jan 15, 2005 10:33 am

Depends on the species and water temperature, but 3-4 weeks is accurate for most algae eating shrimp.

Mustafa

edinjapan · Post by **edinjapan** » Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:51 am

Mustafa wrote:Depends on the species and water temperature, but 3-4 weeks is accurate for most algae eating shrimp.

Mustafa

It also depends upon the feeding as transmission of sperm is usually carried shortly after the female moults.