The shrimp have been introduced to each other.  1 male Red with 1 female wild type and 1 female red with 1 male red type.  They are held in individual 2.5 gallon bare bottom aquariums with a small sponge filter in each.  Java moss has also been added to the aquarium.

Both females are saddled at this time (eggs developing in ovaries).  Water changes will be made frequently to encourage breeding behavior and to keep the water quality high.

The next update will come when either a molt from a female is visible (females often breed right after molting) or a female becomes berried.  At that time pictures will be taken and placed on this blog.