Freshwater shrimp growth rate?

[Jag1980]

I got some red cherry shrimp that are about 1/4" long, how long will it take them to reach about 1" in size?

Do all shrimp grow at the same speed?

 

[msjinkzd]

Its dependent on tank temp, feeding, water quality, etc.

 

[Jag1980]

ok

I want them to grow and reproduce as fast as posible, what would I have to do or have to accomplish this?

Could I get 1" shrimp in 30 days?

 

[msjinkzd]

I doubt that they will grow that fast. A tank temp around 78 and great water quality as well as a nice varied diet (a mix of proteins and veggie type) will give them optimal growth. I would still expect it to take a couple months to reach full size.

 

[Jag1980]

Do you have any suggestions or good website to help me achieve extreme growth rates?

 

[msjinkzd]

I don't. I don't know of any "extreme" ways to get your critters to grow. i would shoot for a healthy steady growth personally.

 

[H3D]

I doubt that they will grow that fast. A tank temp around 78 and great water quality as well as a nice varied diet (a mix of proteins and veggie type) will give them optimal growth. I would still expect it to take a couple months to reach full size.

:iagree:

 

[Jag1980]

I was thinking of something like this:
http://www.assaaqua.com/mosura-shrimps-products

 

[msjinkzd]

I haven't used that particular food, but have used Shirakura and do not notice accelerated growth.

 

[Jag1980]

Might be worth a try if you breed to sell and the products aren't too expensive.

I can't seem to find any place to buy these products from...