D dylanjs Guest Feb 23, 2007 #1 I just noticed one of the peppermint shrimp in my tank is carrying a serious load of eggs under her (do males carry, too?) tail. Should I quarantine her?
I just noticed one of the peppermint shrimp in my tank is carrying a serious load of eggs under her (do males carry, too?) tail. Should I quarantine her?
regal Advanced Reefer Manhattan Reefs Location New Rochelle Rating - 100% 28 0 0 Feb 23, 2007 #2 No, just let it be. The babies won't survive anyway but good food for your corals.
M masterswimmer Old School Reefer Vendor Manhattan Reefs Location NY Rating - 99.6% 448 2 0 Feb 23, 2007 #3 Dylan, here's a good read. This one is even more comprehensive. There is an interesting theory that the male and female peppermint shrimp reverse roles as related to egg laying and fertilization. This apparently happens after each spawning. Just a theory that is being researched more. Have fun grandpa :biggrin: Russ
Dylan, here's a good read. This one is even more comprehensive. There is an interesting theory that the male and female peppermint shrimp reverse roles as related to egg laying and fertilization. This apparently happens after each spawning. Just a theory that is being researched more. Have fun grandpa :biggrin: Russ