ghost, glass shrimp, grass shrimp

snakeskin · Post by **snakeskin** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:22 pm

What is the difference between these shrimp? Do any breed in freshwater?

Bradimus · Post by **Bradimus** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:42 am

All three names are applied to a variety of species of shrimp. Some breed in freshwater. Some are brakish/salt.

Post by **Mustafa** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:53 am

Also, if you had checked the "Shrimp Varieties" page, you would have seen that there is a species on there that is commonly called "ghost" or "glass" or "grass" shrimp that breeds in freshwater.

Urkevitz · Post by **Urkevitz** » Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:50 pm

Are the ghost shrimp sold as feeders freshwater? I have not had much luck having them last more than a few months.

Jane of Upton · Post by **Jane of Upton** » Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:35 am

The most commonly found "glass" or "ghost" shrimp are very short lived (a few months). And yes, they're sold as "feeder" shrimp. With a short lifespan, they'll reach reproductive maturity quickly, and have a faster turnaround time for breeders. Lots of offspring, quickly mature, make lots more offspring..... good candidates for "feeder" animals.