pregnant peppermint shrimp?

namas05 · Apr 26, 2006

I have two peppermint shrimp that I got at the lfs about a month ago.
both were about the same size when I got them.
Now the one is about double in size of the other and has a green tint to its under belly where as the other is still translucent. Is it carrying eggs.
Tried to get a picture but it wouldn't hold still long enough. and my camera sucks.
Any thoughts on if that is what it is?

angelspot · Apr 26, 2006

Your correct it will have babies one evening when lights are out and then it will molt.

flipper263 · Apr 26, 2006

I had a pregnant one before and we got to see her spawn (is that the right word?) Anyway, she almost jumped out of the tank a few times in the process but it was amazing to watch.

namas05 · Apr 27, 2006

So how likely is it that any will survive? And what can I do to try to help the survival rate?
Any thought comments guidance will be great. :thinking:

mythrenody · Apr 27, 2006

Probably put her in a seperate tank,Im not sure if they eat their young if given the chance. DK about food,Filter feeder food?

namas05 · Apr 29, 2006

any one else have advice please? :notsure:

pregnant peppermint shrimp?

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