SAS Member Spawning Report

Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina heteropoda

Female Cherry Shrimp holding eggs.  Photo by Jack Kraft.

General Information

Name:

Jack Kraft

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

2013-04-13

Common Name:

Cherry Shrimp

Scientific Name:

Neocaridina heteropoda

Aquarium Conditions

pH:

7.5

General Hardness (ppm):

Temp.:

74

Nitrate (ppm):

Tank Size (inches LxWxH):

6 Gallons

Water Source:

Tap

Changes:

How Often -

1x week

How Much -

20%

Filtration System(s):

Internal

Additives:

Tank Décor

Plants:

Live

Substrate:

Sand

Lighting

Two CFL Aqualux 9w 5000k

Reproduction

Reproduction Method:

Egg Layer

Approx. # of Eggs/Fry:

Unknown

Date of Hatch or Birth (yyyy-mm-dd):

2013-02-15

Date Free Swimming:

Food

Food Fed to Parents and How Often:

Natural algae in tank and algae wafers

Food Fed to Fry and How Often:

Natural algae in tank and algae wafers

Comments

Reproduction in ongoing, tank is heavily planted with Italian Val and Water Lettuce. Shrimp compete with Ancistrus for algae wafers.