Dwarf Shrimp – Birth to Berry (update)

Posted: 25 Dec 2007 01:51 PM CST

After carrying eggs for 20 days exactly, the first baby shrimp have been observed.  61 Days after the Blue Pearl Shrimp (Neocaridina cf. zhangjiajiensis) were born the second generation was born.  Here is a recap of the aquarium these shrimp were raised in and the maintenance procedures.

 

  • 2.5 Gallon AGA Aquarium.

  • PH 7.8-8.0

  • Temp: 78

  • Bare Bottom

  • Small piece of Drift Wood with Java Moss and Java Ferns

  • 10 Blue Pearl Shrimp

  • Daily ¾ gallon water change (almost daily J)

  • Seachem Prime used with every water change

  • 1 small pellet of Hikari Crab Cuisine pet day (twice on some days)

I suspect the very rapid time frame from birth of the original Blue Pearls to the birth of the second generation has a lot to do with the water temperature, frequent feedings, and daily water changes.  Water parameters were kept pristine at all times.

 The second generation of shrimp will stay in this aquarium and will be observed for the same project.  I suspect that with the larger amount of shrimp in the aquarium the birth to berry time will be a bit slower.

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