My ghost shrimp have eggs!

[Madame_X]

Tonight during a water change, I noticed two of the ghost shrimp in my 29 gallon tank are carrying eggs! I watched one fanning them for several minutes--it was fascinating!

Has anyone ever successfully raised ghost shrimp? I don't think I want to go to the trouble of putting them in their own tank (then again, maybe I will). The tank is moderately planted so there should be some good hiding places, but I've read that the fry are very small. I suspect they'll get eaten.

Oh well... they were originally bought for food for my puffer and got too big for him to eat, so I guess this is their way of contributing to the food chain.

 

[Sati]

Pics pics pics!

 

[RogerMcAllen]

I have read that the best way to raise them is in a greenwater environment, with low light.

 

[Hara]

ooh, seahorse food!

 

[tkos]

From what I read, a species only tank is pretty much the only way to go. Though, you may get lucky and a few will survive.

 

[Timanator]

Very nice, by reading you guy's post, I have no clue what my shrimps are anymore.


Yall have way bigger Ghost Shrimps than mine....

 

[Madame_X]

Don't feel bad, Tim. There was a batch of BIG ghost shrimp floating around a while back. It seemed like quite a few people ended up with some pretty large ones.

I'll try to get some pics of the ones holding eggs tomorrow... I didn't think to try!

 

[Madame_X]

I got lucky... I caught one hanging out under a log. She was an easy target! Look at the underside of her belly--you can see the eggs.

Here's the shot:

 

[Allivymar]

Oh wow. That is an incredible pic Madame_X!

 

[Gunnie]

I think I have a prego also. Does anyone know how long they stay connected to momma shrimp?

 

[Madame_X]

Thanks, Alli... I got lucky catching her under that log!

From what I've read, I don't figure I stand much of a chance raising any of the fry. But I've got at least two carrying eggs so hopefully I'll at least get to see them before they get eaten.

 

[skys]

I ve had my ghostshrimp with eggs twice and i tried to set up a proper enviroment for them but no luck..they never hatched :?


heres a pic of it
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/photopost/data/533/3317gshrimp1b.jpg