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ghost, glass shrimp, grass shrimp
Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2005 6:22 pm
by snakeskin
What is the difference between these shrimp? Do any breed in freshwater?
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 6:42 am
by Bradimus
All three names are applied to a variety of species of shrimp. Some breed in freshwater. Some are brakish/salt.
Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:53 am
by Mustafa
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2005 4:50 pm
by Urkevitz
Are the ghost shrimp sold as feeders freshwater? I have not had much luck having them last more than a few months.
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 4:35 am
by Jane of Upton
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.