Vallisneria Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I was just wondering how long a cherry shrimp lives for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I was just wondering how long a cherry shrimp lives for? Was wondering the same thing Also about water parameters, food, temp., also if any water conditioners are used? Jvision, where are ya? LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooUrns! Posted February 14, 2007 Report Share Posted February 14, 2007 I was just wondering how long a cherry shrimp lives for? Was wondering the same thing Also about water parameters, food, temp., also if any water conditioners are used? Jvision, where are ya? LOL! I guess I know who I'll be bidding against at the ACE auction... :pff: All I'm bringing to the auction is my penny jar... be gentle :boxer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Cherry shrimp for everyone!!! I bought 10 from Jason at the last auction,and they have now turned into zillions. I"ll be bringing a couple bags to the auction :thumbs: I was just wondering how long an adult shrimp lives, as I noticed that one of my original adults had died this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGr8Blade Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 From what I have found on the web is that they live 18 to 24 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I find that in a heated environment, they are a bit more short-lived than the 18-24 months. For the last 2-3 months, I have been seeing about 3 dead shrimp per month... 3 out of Zillions isn't too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Jason what temp are you keeping your shrimps at? Right now my tank is about 79*. Its a shrimp only tank so maybe I should turn the temp down a bit if they like it cooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Mine are in my fishroom, where it's about 75-77 on the floor, 5F warmer at the ceiling. When I started them, they were in an unheated 10 in my office, so whatever room temp happened to be at the time - probably around 70. They still multiplied like crazy, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Excellent, Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish_Frenzy Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Anyone planning on bringing some of those cherry shrimp to the cas auction next month?? Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James (Western Canada) Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 For all things shrimp, try this yahoo FRESHWATER SHRIMP group. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/FreshwaterShrimp/ HTH James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birger Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 I find this site to be quite good http://www.petshrimp.com/discussions/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albertan Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Out of curiosity, are these kept as pets in a community tank or used as feeders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Out of curiosity, are these kept as pets in a community tank or used as feeders? Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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