How Big of a tank for Ghost Shrimp breeding?

[gobluewolverines4]

Hey guys, pay day is tomorrow! $$$$
But I'm looking to go out and buy some GS to perhaps breed, what size tank would I need, and what kind of setup? Bare? Dense? Sand? Gravel? I know about the panty hose filter thing, so I've got that covered. Thanks

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

I would not go with ghost shrimp to breed... Its really hard. I tried it and 3 months in the babys were still microscopic and it was no fun. Breed red cherry shrimp. A bit more expensive, but they breed like rabbits

 

[gobluewolverines4]

Interesting.. what is the size comparison? Are they a lot larger?

 

[Nu-Nu the eel]

No ghost shrimp get larger, just takes a long time for the fry to grow! Lol

 

[gobluewolverines4]

What about the setup. any body? I'm gonna go tomorrow so..

 

[Lonestarbandit]

Tried it. Have had no luck yet. Wouldn't recommend. Nunu is right. Hugely frustrating with no reward.

 

[Fishandmusic81]

Wouldn't recommend it either I have had berried females and the young get eaten by the others you'd have to constantly separate the female and separate her again so she doesn't eat her own young
Ghost shrimp are pretty aggressive shrimp and definitely eat their own young
I'd go with everyone and choose cherries it is a bit more expensive but you get your moneys worth since your tank will be pretty full in a few months

 

[gobluewolverines4]

Went to my store today, and they didn't have any shrimp. Except ghost. But anyways, my main guy said that cherry's are $4, but he's also ordering some what he calls blackberry (I recall) which are $2 and are the same thing.

 

[Lonestarbandit]

Went to my store today, and they didn't have any shrimp. Except ghost. But anyways, my main guy said that cherry's are $4, but he's also ordering some what he calls blackberry (I recall) which are $2 and are the same thing.

I saw those blackberry/blueberry ones at an online shop. They are really pretty. And also far more expensive than cherries. If you have a chance for those snag em.

 

[Lonestarbandit]

Went to my store today, and they didn't have any shrimp. Except ghost. But anyways, my main guy said that cherry's are $4, but he's also ordering some what he calls blackberry (I recall) which are $2 and are the same thing.

Had a thought though.... Since you said they are cheaper.... Any chance what he's calling blackberry is the natural coloration?

 

[gobluewolverines4]

Not a clue.

 

[Lonestarbandit]

Not a clue.

Well nm when you get them post some pics! Sposed to have 30 RCS arriving tues. I saw some lovely blue and also some gorgeous yellow ones but price was too high for my blood.

 

[gobluewolverines4]

Well nm when you get them post some pics! Sposed to have 30 RCS arriving tues. I saw some lovely blue and also some gorgeous yellow ones but price was too high for my blood.

Will do! Just waiting for the phone call!

 

[severum mama]

$4 each is expensive. I sell them for a buck apiece. It's likely that I can send you a starter colony for cheaper even with shipping included. PM if interested.

 

[gobluewolverines4]

$4 each is expensive. I sell them for a buck apiece. It's likely that I can send you a starter colony for cheaper even with shipping included. PM if interested.

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