amano shrimp and non shrimpletts

[Linda S]

If amano shrimplets do not hatch in freshwater, how does the momma shrimp get rid of them? or do they hatch and just not survive? I'm curious. TIA linda

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i believe they release them as larva which need the bw to grow. she holds onto them until they hatch.

 

[The Zigman]

The larvae need brackish to develop into shrimp...


Or so they say. I have read that there have been reports of them successfully reproducing in 100% freshwater, but dont personally know of anyone that has doen it.

 

[Aphotic Phoenix]

Although some Japanese studies say brackish water, this guy disagrees and reports much better yields with full strength seawater: http://caridina.japonica.online.fr/English/Elevage.htm

 

[Linda S]

ok thank you , I have an amano carrying eggs, how long does this take?