Re: [APD] Amano Shrimp

["S. Hieber" <shieber at yahoo_com>]

T think you are right but I've heard that Amano Shrimp
spawns don't survive in fresh water, unlike the cherry red
shrimp.

sh
--- James Purchase <jppurchase at sympatico_ca> wrote:

> Hi folks,
> 
> I have several Amano Shrimp (Caridina japonica) in my big
> tank (120 
> gallons). Due to the heavy plant growth, I rarely see
> them. But earlier this 
> evening I DID see one and there appeared to be a "mass"
> of some sort, along 
> her abdomen. The shrimp seemed to be fanning this "mass"
> with its swimmerets 
> and paying it a lot of attention. Am I correct in
> thinking that this is an 
> egg mass?
> 
> What are the chances of any of the baby shrimp surviving
> in a tank full of 
> Rainbowfish? Should I net her out and put her into a tank
> by herself or just 
> leave well enough alone?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> James Purchase
> 
> note NEW email address: jppurchase at sympatico_ca 
> 
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