The Immaculate Conception cleaner shrimp

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by lunatik_69, Aug 15, 2007.

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Hi all, I just realized/noticed that my cleaner shrimp is pregnant and has alot of eggs. Now...........my question to you is, can inverts conceive on their own? I only have one C. shrimp. How did she get pregnant? Anyone?????:confused:
     
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  2. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    i don't know much about it,but i think those eggs are no good for anything but food for the fish without a male to fertilize them.i know the babies need rotifers to eat.
     
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  3. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    they will become food for fish and corals etc!
     
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  4. MDeth

    MDeth Feather Star

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    They essentially need a greenwater tank (phyto available 24/7) for the first month(ish) - not sure about inverts, but they are similar to the other thank.

    Set a greenwater up and see if you can capture the fry from the shrimp!
     
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