Selective breeding has made crystal reds even more sensitive; this especially applies to the higher grades. Crystal Red shrimp care is actually a rather big undertaking. by TheDragonLord Fri Jan 06, 2006 2:47 pm, Post 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. 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!. If everything is upkept you will soon have tiny crs shrimplets swimming around your aquarium (a very good feeling). However, new posts are not allowed at this point. 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. 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. Why not impress your friends and family by turning your aquarium into a natural planted aquarium. 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. This is an archived forum with lots of information. They are the red mutation of the wild bee shrimp. Red Cherry Shrimp have no larval stages like most saltwater and many freshwater shrimp have. From a pregnant A grade shrimp , she gave birth to 2x Hinos, a S grade and around 10 A grade shrimplets. cantonesnsis var. Aquatic plants grow and live in the aquarium and make any aquascape truely beautiful. How long do they need to stay in their until they breed? RCS cost $1.50 - $3 (US) each at a pet store. 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.. Aquarists often enjoy trying to produce the highest grade of shrimps they can. Crystal red shrimp (Caridina cf. 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. 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. You have to be able to successfully keep any kind of shrimp alive without any health problems before this method can be attempted. The S+ grade shrimp are very popular selling for around 40-50 dollars apiece. They originated from a mutation in the black bumble bee shrimp in Japan. by GunmetalBlue Thu Jan 05, 2006 7:42 pm, Post S, S+ and SS grades will have a much higher initial cost, but it is well worth the investment. Years of selective breeding have made this species very sensitive to poor water conditions. Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp. 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. Now that you have successfully bought and constructed your very first aquarium, you are an accomplished aquarist. The red crystal shrimp (Caridina cf. By keeping the temperature at 78 the temperature and water conditions perfect, females will soon become swollen with eggs. 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. Breeding crystal red shrimp. ive never tried nerite snails, never even heard of then, what are they? If you're getting started with your own Crystal Red shrimp colony, the various different grades and color patterns might prove rather confusing. The Hino type CRS will sell from about $70-300 a piece depending on your country and what is the current demand. These shrimp are actually a color variant of the humble and diverse bee shrimp. This is good, but it is often that the eggs will disappear suddenly and there will not be any shrimplets. Red Cherry Shrimp are one of the simplest animals to breed in the aquarium. 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. In 1996 Hisayasu Suzuki of Japan discovered among his population of Black Bee shrimp a red one; and later two more. 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. cantonensis var. by GunmetalBlue Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:07 pm, Post Their ancestor, the bee shrimp, naturally occurs in fast-flowing, clean waters. 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. In this way it is very hard to lose money. Both these shrimp types are in same tank. Temp avg 74 to 78 F, it has nano filter and air stone . 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 669 669. With the good offspring, it is best to separate them into a different tank. Crystal Red Shrimp is one of the most common species to be added to breeding tanks. Wouldnt it be great to enjoy the hobby and bring in a small bonus? THE forum on the internet dedicated to freshwater shrimp and other aquatic invertebrates! Due to the overbreeding the Crystal Red Shrimp can be more delicate and succeptable to diseases as well as slight 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. Today we talk about one of my personal favorite shrimp: the crystal red (and crystal black) 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. 8 talking about this. By Amaris, 3 years ago on Freshwater Invertebrates. Click on the link below and continue. You will want to begin breeding the shrimp ASAP. They dont need a large tank at all and theyre actually one of the only animals that can be kept in aquariums as small as 5 gallons in volume. AKA "Indian thread fin" Share this with your friends. Purchase 5-10 red cherry shrimp. Well CRS shrimp are rare and exotic creatures, they command medium to extremely high prices depending on their grade. by TheDragonLord Wed Jan 04, 2006 2:46 pm, Post Sure it may be because they like the white, but probably because they plan to breed them. Keeping crystal red shrimp can be difficult because they require high levels of 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. Well the fact is a lot of people have thought of this idea and some people use it. 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. 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. The young shrimp will eat the same foods as adults. And so in this way the cycle goes on, the price stays high, the demand is always up and people are constantly breeding. Shrimp Keepers/Aquascapers Community (BACOLOD CITY) This is WAY too much food and will wreck your water quality in short order. 1. For more in depth information in this step visit. 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. As you can see over time it will definitely stack up to be a lot 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. 1 osoba mwi o tym. I put 3 of each into my breeder box inside their tank. Inducing Red Cherry Shrimp to breed only requires a sexed pair of shrimp, stable water p Powizane filmy. First of all, you need to have a good ratio of males and females. Crystal red shrimp are a unique breed of shrimp that are fascinating to look at due to their red and white stripes. Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp. 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 & water quality Crystal Red shrimp have more demands when it comes to water values than many other dwarf shrimp. This is something that surprises many potential owners at first, but theres a very simple reason why this is the case. 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. Shrimp Keepers/Aquascapers Community (BACOLOD CITY) http://www.petshrimp.com/crystalredshrimp.html. Shrimp Keepers/Aquascapers Community (BACOLOD CITY) Post Once females reach adulthood you can easily tell the difference between them. Most hobbyists refer to crystal red shrimp as CRS. This is a means of "selectively breeding" the shrimp to obtain higher grades. Do not be afraid of the high price tags they command, because they will sell for the same price. Crystal Red Shrimp: Keeping and Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp 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. To make money with the crs, it is necessary to successfully breed them. You can read more about Breeding and Life Cycle of Red Cherry shrimp right here. The crystal red shrimp (called "red bee shrimp" in Japan) is a red and white variety specially bred for the aquarium hobby industry. Usually from a batch of fry I am able to keep around 10 alive until they are fully grown. ? Why has no one else thought of this idea? Of course this method is not foolproof. As with all shrimp, it can be very difficult to tell the difference between males and females at a juvenile stage. COPYRIGHT (C) 2015 AQUARIUMINFO.ORG ALL RIGHTS RESERVED - PRIVACY POLICY | CONTACT, Setting up the Aquarium - Basic FOWLR setup. 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. 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. 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. I now have 2 carrying eggs. 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. When a hobbyist is making the transition from Neocaridina to Caridina, the crystal red shrimp is a great option to start with. Crystal Red Shrimps regularly breed in the home aquarium if the water conditions are good. B and C grade should be avoided, they will be of little use in building profit due to their lower prices. by badflash Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:45 pm, Post If successful, the high-grade shrimps can be sold from your home to offer a small income. Breeding Crystal Red Shrimp and Crystal Black Shrimp One of the biggest misunderstandings in shrimp keeping is which shrimp are compatible. If all 3 variables are taken care of Red Cherry Shrimp will breed in an aquarium and their population will grow rapidly. 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. This will supply you with the basic knowledge and understanding to send you on your way. Crystal Red Shrimp is a severely inbred species and obtaining higher grades means that breeders will produce offspring from the same genetic strain. Breeding. by TheDragonLord Fri Jan 13, 2006 12:59 pm, Powered by phpBB Forum Software phpBB Limited. I have some crystal red shrimp and some cherry shrimp. Breeding crystal red shrimp. Crystal Red Shrimp Water Quality: Crystal red shrimp are a little more sensitive than most common dwarf shrimp. If you are new to the shrimp hobby and want to get into the hobby please do not buy expensive shrimp. 14 osb mwi o tym. by badflash Thu Jan 12, 2006 2:33 am, Post by TheDragonLord Sat Jan 07, 2006 7:18 am, Post 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. 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. 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