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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

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

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.

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

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.