Information for people wanting to breed Cherry Shrimp - Page 5

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-08-2006, 09:35 PM

Hi guys,

New to this forum. As myself, my kids and my wife are all really getting into our planted tank setup, I thought it would be a good idea to join these forums. Anyway, to the point.

We've recently purchased 5 cherry red shrimp and discovered that 2 of them are carrying eggs. We'd really like to try our hand at breeding these so we could put some in our 80g when they reach maturity. This thread has been very helpful....BUT....(there's always one of those isn't there

) since we JUST purchased a little 10g to house them in I'm not sure if we set it up and cycle it the way we do for our community tanks. Someone suggested that I could do a water change from my 80g and just put that water into the 10g and turn the filter and heater on. Is this correct?

I look forward to your inputs. Thank you
Jesse

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**Solstice** · 12-08-2006, 10:54 PM

The water from your other tank doesn't contain the beneficial bacteria that the tank cycling process creates. There's a good chance, on the other hand, that it does contain the ammonia and nitrites that you need the bacteria to process, so moving water would be a bad idea.

Filter media, mulm and other surfaces from your large tank would contain some bacteria. If possible, take some filter floss from your large tank and use it in your small tank (do not rinse it), and try to get some mulm off the bottom. This will help your tank cycle faster. You should've cycled the tank before purchasing the shrimp, but adding pre-established bacteria will probably keep them alive.

Good luck!

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-08-2006, 11:25 PM

Thanks for the input. I wasn't planning on breeding them when I purchased them. I was just going to put them in the planted community tank. It was only when I discovered that 2 had eggs that I thought it would be a good idea.

**Solstice** · 12-09-2006, 12:09 AM

Yeah, they'll breed well. After you first batches hatch you can toss your adults in your community tank and as long as it's well planted and depending on the fish you have in there, they'll likely continue breeding...

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-09-2006, 03:02 PM

Don't want to sound stupid here, but, what is "mulm"? I'm assuming you're refering to the stuff growing on the filter side walls and such? Is this correct?

Thanks

epicfish · 12-09-2006, 04:40 PM

Decaying fish poop and plant matter, sometimes the fuzzy stuff you see in your tank (not the algae, mind you). That stuff is full of bacteria.

**A Hill** · 12-09-2006, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by epicfish

Decaying fish poop and plant matter, sometimes the fuzzy stuff you see in your tank (not the algae, mind you). That stuff is full of bacteria.

Basically all the nasty sludgy stuff in the gravel, Vaccume the other tank and the solids you get will speed up the cycle time!

You will have fun with cherries believe me...

- Andrew

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-09-2006, 08:08 PM

Thanks Andrew, and the others that helped out here. The 10g that we're setting up is going to be planted and the cherries. However, We'd like to put in one or two fish that would do well. Andrew, I noticed that you have 2 german blue rams (which I like very much). Would they do well in a 10g with some cherries?

**A Hill** · 12-09-2006, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherokeetestpilot

Thanks Andrew, and the others that helped out here. The 10g that we're setting up is going to be planted and the cherries. However, We'd like to put in one or two fish that would do well. Andrew, I noticed that you have 2 german blue rams (which I like very much). Would they do well in a 10g with some cherries?

Nope they would eat them

. Cherries are in the 55g with as of now only otto's. For a fish Try some SMALL rainbows... like Threadfins or a Small fish maybe galaxy rasaboras? Otto's will be fine I know. Not 100% sure on others the threadfins should be fine tho. If you really want a larger fish how about a bristle nose pleco?

- Andrew

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-09-2006, 08:43 PM

Hmm, the pleco is an idea, but I think I may go with an otto or 2. Possibly some cardinal tetra's after the tank is more established. I think the pleco would uproot most of the plants just from swimming around them. They are a bit clumsy at times. At least my sultan pleco and commom pleco are.

**A Hill** · 12-09-2006, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cherokeetestpilot

Hmm, the pleco is an idea, but I think I may go with an otto or 2. Possibly some cardinal tetra's after the tank is more established. I think the pleco would uproot most of the plants just from swimming around them. They are a bit clumsy at times. At least my sultan pleco and commom pleco are.

Ottos are always nice, especially if you can get your hands on some "zebra ottos"

good luck with the tank and let us all know how it turns out!

-Andrew

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-09-2006, 11:19 PM

I will Andrew. Thanks. I'll keep you guys posted. I guess the right way to go about it would ge to start a new thread. Right?
I will post pictures.

**A Hill** · 12-10-2006, 02:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cherokeetestpilot

I will Andrew. Thanks. I'll keep you guys posted. I guess the right way to go about it would ge to start a new thread. Right?
I will post pictures.

Yep

I think you have already......

epicfish · 12-10-2006, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cherokeetestpilot

Hmm, the pleco is an idea, but I think I may go with an otto or 2. Possibly some cardinal tetra's after the tank is more established. I think the pleco would uproot most of the plants just from swimming around them. They are a bit clumsy at times. At least my sultan pleco and commom pleco are.

If you're seriously thinking about breeding RCS, they should go in a shrimp-only tank. Pretty much any kind of fish will go after your shrimplets...ie: cardinal testras. =P The otos and plecos will be OK though.

**cherokeetestpilot** · 12-10-2006, 05:50 AM

Thanks, duly noted

12-08-2006, 09:35 PM	#61 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	Re: breeding cherry shrimp Hi guys, New to this forum. As myself, my kids and my wife are all really getting into our planted tank setup, I thought it would be a good idea to join these forums. Anyway, to the point. We've recently purchased 5 cherry red shrimp and discovered that 2 of them are carrying eggs. We'd really like to try our hand at breeding these so we could put some in our 80g when they reach maturity. This thread has been very helpful....BUT....(there's always one of those isn't there ) since we JUST purchased a little 10g to house them in I'm not sure if we set it up and cycle it the way we do for our community tanks. Someone suggested that I could do a water change from my 80g and just put that water into the 10g and turn the filter and heater on. Is this correct? I look forward to your inputs. Thank you Jesse

12-08-2006, 10:54 PM	#62 (permalink)
Solstice Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (21) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 622	The water from your other tank doesn't contain the beneficial bacteria that the tank cycling process creates. There's a good chance, on the other hand, that it does contain the ammonia and nitrites that you need the bacteria to process, so moving water would be a bad idea. Filter media, mulm and other surfaces from your large tank would contain some bacteria. If possible, take some filter floss from your large tank and use it in your small tank (do not rinse it), and try to get some mulm off the bottom. This will help your tank cycle faster. You should've cycled the tank before purchasing the shrimp, but adding pre-established bacteria will probably keep them alive. Good luck! __________________ Sol 90gal non-planted - gone - It sprung a leak and shattered 10gal planted hex - 6 neons, lots of RCS, a few CRS, 3 Ottos, oogles of snails 3gal nano - 100+ CRS, Red Ramshorn Snails Questions about dosing nano tanks? Please see this thread.

12-09-2006, 12:09 AM	#64 (permalink)
Solstice Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (21) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 622	Yeah, they'll breed well. After you first batches hatch you can toss your adults in your community tank and as long as it's well planted and depending on the fish you have in there, they'll likely continue breeding... __________________ Sol 90gal non-planted - gone - It sprung a leak and shattered 10gal planted hex - 6 neons, lots of RCS, a few CRS, 3 Ottos, oogles of snails 3gal nano - 100+ CRS, Red Ramshorn Snails Questions about dosing nano tanks? Please see this thread.

12-08-2006, 11:25 PM	#63 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	Thanks for the input. I wasn't planning on breeding them when I purchased them. I was just going to put them in the planted community tank. It was only when I discovered that 2 had eggs that I thought it would be a good idea.

12-09-2006, 03:02 PM	#65 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	Don't want to sound stupid here, but, what is "mulm"? I'm assuming you're refering to the stuff growing on the filter side walls and such? Is this correct? Thanks

12-09-2006, 04:40 PM	#66 (permalink)
epicfish Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (38) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,530	Decaying fish poop and plant matter, sometimes the fuzzy stuff you see in your tank (not the algae, mind you). That stuff is full of bacteria.

12-09-2006, 08:08 PM	#68 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	Thanks Andrew, and the others that helped out here. The 10g that we're setting up is going to be planted and the cherries. However, We'd like to put in one or two fish that would do well. Andrew, I noticed that you have 2 german blue rams (which I like very much). Would they do well in a 10g with some cherries?

12-09-2006, 08:43 PM	#70 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	Hmm, the pleco is an idea, but I think I may go with an otto or 2. Possibly some cardinal tetra's after the tank is more established. I think the pleco would uproot most of the plants just from swimming around them. They are a bit clumsy at times. At least my sultan pleco and commom pleco are.

12-09-2006, 11:19 PM	#72 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	I will Andrew. Thanks. I'll keep you guys posted. I guess the right way to go about it would ge to start a new thread. Right? I will post pictures.

12-10-2006, 05:50 AM	#75 (permalink)
cherokeetestpilot Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Langley, BC Canada Posts: 140	Thanks, duly noted