1. I have some crystal red shrimp and some cherry shrimp. One of the most beautiful angelfish out there. As you can see over time it will definitely stack up to be a lot of money. … cantonesnsis var. Wouldnt it be great to enjoy the hobby and bring in a small bonus? Aquarists often enjoy trying to produce the highest grade of shrimps they can. Temp avg 74 to 78 F, it has nano filter and air stone . In 1996 Hisayasu Suzuki of Japan discovered among his population of Black Bee shrimp a red one; and later two more. Crystal red shrimp are pretty easy to keep, but they will do much better if you do a few things differently compared to cherry shrimp. Both these shrimp types are in same tank. by TheDragonLord » Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:18 am, Post When female shrimp are "berried", or have eggs ready for fertilisation, the saddle shape will appear more prominent, and eggs will appear underneath her abdomen. Keeping crystal red shrimp can be difficult because they require high levels of … Within each batch of fry from an SS grade, I have counted at least 3 SS grade being produced every time, proving it is easy to push your profit margins even further and increasing your avergae price. If everything is upkept you will soon have tiny crs shrimplets swimming around your aquarium (a very good feeling). The baby shrimp need very good water quality when born and also places to hide. RCS cost $1.50 - $3 (US) each at a pet store. They don’t need a large tank at all and they’re actually one of the only animals that can be kept in aquariums as small as 5 gallons in volume. by GunmetalBlue » Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:42 pm, Post Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp and Crystal Black Shrimp One of the biggest misunderstandings in shrimp keeping is which shrimp are compatible. Crystal red shrimp (Caridina cf. By Amaris, 3 years ago on Freshwater Invertebrates. S, S+ and SS grades will have a much higher initial cost, but it is well worth the investment. I set up a 54 litre tank a month ago with mature sponges so the ammonia etc instantly got converted into nitrates, jammed it full of cambomba to use up ang nitrates and phosphates etc and put in 10 Crystal Red Shrimp. Money making schemes can be extremely successful if properly executed, this does not have to be a large scale opperation, even those with small tanks will be able to turn over large sums of money. If there are around 5 or 6 females in the tank this will mean's about 50 shrimplets a month, which, at an average price of $20ea, is at least $1000 dollars, thats alot of money for only 5 female shrimp. This is good, but it is often that the eggs will disappear suddenly and there will not be any shrimplets. Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp. As you might see red cherry shrimps (RCS) and crystal red shrimp (CRS) have different genus, ... You cannot take a Yellow Shrimp and cross it with a Blue Pear Shrimp to create a “Green Shrimp.” Unfortunately, selective breeding is the only way to create a colorful strains. Do not be afraid of the high price tags they command, because they will sell for the same price. Why has no one else thought of this idea? When you reach about 10 high quality shrimp it is probably a good idea to sell about half, or you risk having them all being wiped out by a freak event. CRS will give birth about once a month (sometimes longer) if you are lucky and the shrimplets will be able to reproduce in 1 -2 months time. If all 3 variables are taken care of Red Cherry Shrimp will breed in an aquarium and their population will grow rapidly. If successful, the high-grade shrimps can be sold from your home to offer a small income. Crystal Red Shrimps regularly breed in the home aquarium if the water conditions are good. Shrimp Keepers/Aquascapers Community (BACOLOD CITY) Years of selective breeding have made this species very sensitive to poor water conditions. I now have 2 carrying eggs. However, new posts are not allowed at this point. Tank size should be at least 20 gallons. Why do you think people pay such ridiculous prices for higher quality shrimp? ? If I bought ten A grade crystal red shrimp at this instant from a breeder and left them in my tank for a week, I could sell them back for the price I bought them on the same market due to their high demand. Breeding crystal red shrimp. Now that you have successfully bought and constructed your very first aquarium, you are an accomplished aquarist. THE forum on the internet dedicated to freshwater shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates! by badflash » Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:45 pm, Post Crystal Red Shrimp Water Quality: Crystal red shrimp are a little more sensitive than most common dwarf shrimp. Crystal red shrimp are stunning in color and pattern. You can read more about “Breeding and Life Cycle of Red Cherry shrimp” right here. Purchase 5-10 red cherry shrimp. When they grow to around 1cm in length look at the colours on them, at this stage it is fairly easy to pick out your higher grades. When a hobbyist is making the transition from Neocaridina to Caridina, the crystal red shrimp is a great option to start with. http://www.petshrimp.com/crystalredshrimp.html. As long as you are sensible in having the right water qualities and you make sure not to overfeed them, it is hard to go wrong. The red crystal shrimp (Caridina cf. by badflash » Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:33 am, Post Here is what has worked for me and what I suggest for other people if they want to try their hand at breeding crystal red shrimp. There was a similar thread just a while ago, here it is: I've not raised these shrimp, but if water quality is important as these posts say, avoid wafer food. Post by Balik » Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:38 pm I am trying to breed Crystal Red Shrimp and Cherry Red in 15 G Tank with sand substrate. Breeding the shrimp is not a long nor difficult process, they will readily spawn around once a month, if you have multiple females this can mean a lot of young baby shrimp!. And so in this way the cycle goes on, the price stays high, the demand is always up and people are constantly breeding. CRS are not the easiest shrimp to care for, but once you are setup and know what you are doing there should be no problems. COPYRIGHT (C) 2015 AQUARIUMINFO.ORG ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - PRIVACY POLICY | CONTACT, Setting up the Aquarium - Basic FOWLR setup. Today we talk about one of my personal favorite shrimp: the crystal red (and crystal black) shrimp. In this way it is very hard to lose money. Inducing Red Cherry Shrimp to breed only requires a sexed pair of shrimp, stable water p… As with all shrimp, it can be very difficult to tell the difference between males and females at a juvenile stage. S, S+ and SS are great to begin with because there offspring will undoubtedly be of a higher caliber compared to lesser grades, which means a bigger profit margin. Due to the overbreeding the Crystal Red Shrimp can be more delicate and succeptable to diseases as well as slight … Selective breeding has made crystal reds even more sensitive; this especially applies to the higher grades. Click on the link below and continue. When you buy the shrimp you will want to buy the best quality you can afford but be aware that as the quality increases so does the sensitivity of the shrimp. Crystal Red Shrimp is one of the most common species to be added to breeding tanks. Following this method you will soon end up with a tank full of A grade shrimp and a tank with more than a few Hino’s and maybe even a Mosura (SSS). Before attempting this money-guide make sure you have a composite knowledge of CRS, check out A GUIDE TO CRS for more information on Crystal Red Shrimp. AKA "Indian thread fin" Share this with your friends. 1 osoba mówi o tym. well the adults are in the same tank along with 2 apple snails to clean algae off the glass but they eat 3 algae wafers over night as theres now 20 adults as i added another 10 yesterday to try get some more females etc, and i change 25% of the water each week to make sure levels stay low and its crammed full of plants so there wont be very high levels anyway. Before attempting this money-guide make sure you have a composite knowledge of CRS, check out A GUIDE TO CRS for more information on Crystal Red Shrimp. 8 talking about this. You have to be able to successfully keep any kind of shrimp alive without any health problems before this method can be attempted. by TheDragonLord » Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:59 pm, Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited. Post Once females reach adulthood you can easily tell the difference between them. This is a means of "selectively breeding" the shrimp to obtain higher grades. For more in depth information in this step visit. The CRS is an entry level freshwater shrimp for the Caridina genus. If you're getting started with your own Crystal Red shrimp colony, the various different grades and color patterns might prove rather confusing. Tips: 1. Crystal Red Shrimp) is a popular and stunning freshwater dwarf shrimp, that is rapidly becoming one of the most popular shrimp in the hobby. Breeding the Crystal Red Shrimp. The Hino type CRS will sell from about $70-300 a piece depending on your country and what is the current demand. They are a little more fragile, not in the least due to extensive selective breeding, so skipping water changes is out of the question if … First of all, you need to have a good ratio of males and females. From a pregnant A grade shrimp , she gave birth to 2x Hino’s, a S grade and around 10 A grade shrimplets. Crystal Red (and Black) shrimp popularity is ever-increasing: this bee shrimp variety is relatively easy to keep, a large tank is not necessary and breeding them can be a fun and even profitable project.. Crystal Red Shrimp Care. Because of there inbred genes, it makes them more fragile and so even though many people are breeding these precious animals, many are dyeing in the hands of amateurs, travel packaging and from disease. Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp. Of course this method is not foolproof. This is WAY too much food and will wreck your water quality in short order. Red Cherry Shrimp are one of the simplest animals to breed in the aquarium. Shrimp Keepers/Aquascapers Community (BACOLOD CITY) There are 3 main things to be concerned with when attempting to breed Red Cherry Shrimp, inducing breeding, breeding / carrying of eggs, and raising the young. The lower grades can be discarded or sold cheap (B and C), but the A offspring should be kept for breeding and eventually sold when there are enough in your tank. Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp. The crystal red shrimp (called "red bee shrimp" in Japan) is a red and white variety specially bred for the aquarium hobby industry. Why not impress your friends and family by turning your aquarium into a natural planted aquarium. 669 669. They cost much less per shrimp via online on websites and forums, many people also offer free shipping like $20 or so for 20 or so shrimp, it is easy to get a good deal these days. 14 osób mówi o tym. cantonensis var. This is an archived forum with lots of information. This will supply you with the basic knowledge and understanding to send you on your way. Crystal Red Shrimp: Keeping and Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp Well the fact is a lot of people have thought of this idea and some people use it. Breeding the shrimp is not a long nor difficult process, they will readily spawn around once a month, if you have multiple females this can mean a lot of young baby shrimp!. Crystal Red shrimp care is actually a rather big undertaking. Most hobbyists refer to crystal red shrimp as CRS. by TheDragonLord » Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:47 pm, Post by GunmetalBlue » Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:07 pm, Post You may be asking HOW?? How long do they need to stay in their until they breed? Usually from a batch of fry I am able to keep around 10 alive until they are fully grown. ‘Crystal Red’) aquarium One great feature of most aquarium shrimp is their size. Their ancestor, the bee shrimp, naturally occurs in fast-flowing, clean waters. They originated from a mutation in the black bumble bee shrimp in Japan. If you are new to the shrimp hobby and want to get into the hobby please do not buy expensive shrimp. Sure it may be because they like the white, but probably because they plan to breed them. B and C grade should be avoided, they will be of little use in building profit due to their lower prices. Crystal Red Shrimp is a severely inbred species and obtaining higher grades means that breeders will produce offspring from the same genetic strain. by TheDragonLord » Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:46 pm, Post The young shrimp will eat the same foods as adults. Crystal Red shrimp & water quality Crystal Red shrimp have more demands when it comes to water values than many other dwarf shrimp. Red Cherry Shrimp have no larval stages like most saltwater and many freshwater shrimp have. Crystal red shrimp are a unique breed of shrimp that are fascinating to look at due to their red and white stripes. 0:54. These shrimp are actually a color variant of the humble and diverse bee shrimp. You will want to begin breeding the shrimp ASAP. Breeding crystal red shrimp. Make sure you do not sell your larger females or berried females as these will be the most crucial to the reproduction of your Shrimp. To make money with the crs, it is necessary to successfully breed them. By keeping the temperature at 78° the temperature and water conditions perfect, females will soon become swollen with eggs. I put 3 of each into my breeder box inside their tank. The S+ grade shrimp are very popular selling for around 40-50 dollars apiece. Aquatic plants grow and live in the aquarium and make any aquascape truely beautiful. They are the red mutation of the wild bee shrimp. A grade are a common choice and are seen to sell anywhere between $5-15 a piece, when you buy these make sure to purchase around 10 to assure a good mix of the sexes. Shrimp Keepers/Aquascapers Community (BACOLOD CITY) Crystal Red Shrimp Breeding Post by TheDragonLord » Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:46 pm I set up a 54 litre tank a month ago with mature sponges so the ammonia etc instantly got converted into nitrates, jammed it full of cambomba to use up ang nitrates and phosphates etc and put in 10 Crystal Red Shrimp. ive never tried nerite snails, never even heard of then, what are they? Breeding is what it's all about for most Crystal Red shrimp keepers: producing high grade shrimp can be very rewarding and some even make a little money off selling their home bred Crystal Reds. Breeding. With the good offspring, it is best to separate them into a different tank. Well CRS shrimp are rare and exotic creatures, they command medium to extremely high prices depending on their grade. Powiązane filmy. This is something that surprises many potential owners at first, but there’s a very simple reason why this is the case. 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