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Ghost shrimp need brackish water to breed?
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 6:15 pm
by Monkanater
I have a Ghost shrimp that has developing eggs in the "belly" under side and I was wondering if i will need Brackish water to "grow" them.
Re: Ghost shrimp need brackish water to breed?
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:16 pm
by BlueEL
Babies will survive in freshwater. Just keep them in the same water condition as your current tank.
Monkanater wrote:I have a Ghost shrimp that has developing eggs in the "belly" under side and I was wondering if i will need Brackish water to "grow" them.
Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2004 7:23 pm
by Bradimus
It depends on the species. (There are countless species that are called 'ghost shrimp'.)
P. paludosus
breeds in freshwater. Most of the other species require brackish or sea water for the larvae to develop.