Jun 28, 2013 #1 giffmastaflex Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Nov 4, 2012 Messages 423 I got some cherry shrimp today and found that two shrimp have some yellowness on their backs, I'm wondering if they are pregnant.
I got some cherry shrimp today and found that two shrimp have some yellowness on their backs, I'm wondering if they are pregnant.
Jun 28, 2013 #2 Mumma.of.two Aquarium Advice Obsessed Joined Jul 17, 2011 Messages 11,142 Location Sunny Queensland, Australia It's called saddled. Next time they molt they will release the eggs and the male will fertilize them.
It's called saddled. Next time they molt they will release the eggs and the male will fertilize them.
Jun 28, 2013 #3 OP OP giffmastaflex Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Nov 4, 2012 Messages 423 Awesome cant wait
Jun 28, 2013 #4 Scottyhorse Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Oct 11, 2012 Messages 3,823 Location Washington Nope, they are saddled. After they molt, they will start carrying eggs.
Jun 28, 2013 #5 Scottyhorse Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Oct 11, 2012 Messages 3,823 Location Washington Ah Mumma ninja'd me!
Jun 28, 2013 #6 OP OP giffmastaflex Aquarium Advice Freak Joined Nov 4, 2012 Messages 423 How long does it take from here for eggs/ babies?
Jun 28, 2013 #7 Scottyhorse Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Oct 11, 2012 Messages 3,823 Location Washington Well they hold/incubate the eggs for about 30 days. So I would say 40, MAYBE 50 days MAX before there's Shrimplets.
Well they hold/incubate the eggs for about 30 days. So I would say 40, MAYBE 50 days MAX before there's Shrimplets.