shrimp fry

some1 please help???????

I bought a glass shrimp the other day and was told the green that I could see was algae in its transparent stomach.it wasnt untill I rememberd what prawn eggs looked like that I researched it and it concluded my shrimp has eggs.I would like to give the fry a chance of living but I cant afford a whole new setup and the tank is communal,is there any way a nursery tank would be sufficent???please reply asap many thanks

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ive had alook but no actual info on my problem,if any1 has had to deal with the same problem I would very much like to hear from you

I have not raised shrimp, but from what I've read about other shrimp raising ventures, they will multiply in a single species tank. I'll do a little more research.

thank you

I just did some reading, and below is a place that tells you all about ghost, or glass, shrimp. The eggs get attached to the female's legs. Lots of fish eat baby shrimp, so a single species tank with lots of bushy plants is recommended.

http://aqualandpetsplus.com/Live%20Food,%20Ghost%20Shrimp.htm

John,

I just checked out that link and what a cool site. I haven't come across this site before but those fact sheets are very informative!

Glad to help!

Shrimp are just like fish. If you have ever read anything about lets say cherry barbs and how they have to lay their eggs, than you read about Jumbo tetras and how they eat fish eggs you will realize that in a community tank things happen. Like John said, if you have suffecient plants than there is a good chance that the babies will live. But, if you have very little plants or decorations than I would personally suggest removing the shrimp to another tank, or possibly a breeder net that goes in the aquarium, remembering that shrimp can climb. Also remember that one shrimp can produce 10+ babies, so be prepared, and I wouldnt return the babies into the tank until they have reached a sufficent size as to not be eaten.

I agree... The more plants the better.

They're a lot of fun to watch!

Congrats on your future additions!