Not breeding

[4127john]

So I'm trying to Breed red cherry shrimp but they haven't ha any eggs yet. It's been 2 month so far. What's wrong

 

[jackwagon]

RCS won't breed if they feel threatened as they do best in species only tanks. What are your tank specs? (Levels, size, filtration,)

 

[4127john]

I actually have a dividers that separate the shrimp and tow betta fish is that a problem

 

[jackwagon]

They may still feel threatened if the shrimp can see the Betta. That's really all of the advice I can give. Hopefully you have better luck in the future

 

[Bryanm70]

Watch youtube videos of shrimp tanks to get an idea of what others keep in their tanks. Make sure you have the right water params too.

 

[kdklovesfish]

As a newbie I'm not sure I should offer this,

 

[kdklovesfish]

As a newbie I'm not sure I should offer advice but maybe your shrimp need more cover. Plants, decor, rocks, etc. This this were most of my RCS hang out.

 

[kdklovesfish]

My dang iPod! Sorry about the first post my iPod cut it off

 

[kdklovesfish]

The second photo in my first post is another place I find them. I bought that at petsmart and it was really easy to add. Maybe you could use something like that and create a "screen" so they can't see your betta.

 

[4127john]

I dot know any screen that can do that maybe a cloth??

 

[kdklovesfish]

I didn't mean an actual screen. I meant building a wall with tall plants so the shrimp would have to try to see the other side.

 

[kdklovesfish]

I didn't mean an actual screen! I meant use tall plants to create a wall so the shrimp can't see the other side easily.

 

[kdklovesfish]

Grrr my iPod just doesn't like this thread. It keeps timing out and telling me my post didn't work than once I have typed the whole thing again it posts both. Grrrr

 

[phishfriend]

Ok the first thing you should do is move the betta an let the shrimp have that tank. Then go get a pc of drift wood thats got a lot of nooks to hide in as wells as offer some cover. You also should have some form of moss or low light plant. I have christmas moss and they love it. It's also low light and doesn't require a lot of care. they also need a good veggie food. As said in other replies water quality is important. It's a 10g tank, water changes take no time at all for that size. If you do those things it should just happen. I just put 10 shrimp in a 20 tank maybe two weeks ago. I just can home from work to see I have a female fanning eggs. Hope it helps!

 

[phishfriend]

Here she is!

 

[4127john]

Hmmm where should I put the betta

 

[jackwagon]

Getting a simple 5 gallon tank (or 10) with a heater and small filter would be best.