How Do I Care For A Pregnant Ghost Shrimp In My Tank?

2025-11-03 18:43:33 158

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Claire
Claire
2025-11-05 15:04:09
Picture the tiniest mom in your tank, constantly fanning her Eggs beneath her tail — that image always makes me smile. My first priority is water stability: I keep temperature steady around 22–26°C (72–79°F), pH near neutral (6.5–7.5) and avoid sudden changes. I do small, regular water changes (about 10–20% weekly) using dechlorinated, aged water so she doesn’t get stressed. Sudden swings are the real enemy of berried shrimp.

Filtration and hiding spots matter a lot. I use a gentle sponge filter so baby shrimp won’t be sucked up and the mom has good oxygen. Adding moss, fine-leaved plants, or leaf litter gives both cover and biofilm for the hatchlings to graze on. I also keep any fish that view shrimp as snacks out of the equation — if your tank has curious tetras or cichlids, a separate breeder tank or mesh breeder box can be a lifesaver.

Food-wise I feed small, protein-rich portions and supplement with blanched zucchini, spirulina, or crushed algae wafers; don't overfeed because leftover food fouls water. Avoid copper and most broad-spectrum meds until the brood is safe. When the eggs darken and you see tiny legs wiggling, that’s close to hatching; patience and stability will reward you with a cluster of tiny glass shrimp skittering through the moss. I get a little giddy every time they appear, like a tiny aquarium miracle.
Ryder
Ryder
2025-11-05 23:23:54
Little survival checklist that I actually say aloud when my shrimp are brooding: keep things calm, keep things stable, and give lots of hiding spaces. I use a sponge filter for gentle current and to protect babies, and I never use copper-based meds while eggs are present. Water changes are small and careful — 10% swaps so the mom doesn't react badly.

Food is modest and frequent: crushed algae wafers, tiny protein bites, and soft veggies that break down into grazing fragments. If I spot any fish that look too interested, I’ll gently move the pregnant shrimp to a heavily planted quarantine tank until the young are big enough to survive. When the brood finally appears, those tiny shrimp skittering around make the extra effort absolutely worth it — I always grin like an idiot watching them explore their world.
Sawyer
Sawyer
2025-11-06 09:04:00
For a step-by-step care routine that I actually follow: first, isolate stressors — dim lights for a few hours, no chasing with the net, and no medication. Second, secure oxygen and shelter: install a sponge filter and plant dense moss or add Indian almond leaves. Third, stabilize water: keep temp steady around 22–26°C and pH near neutral, and only perform modest, frequent water changes to avoid chemistry shocks.

I also pay attention to diet: small portions of high-quality sinking pellets and protein treats, plus calcium-rich sources like cuttlebone or powdered supplements to support molting. Watch the eggs: they start translucent, then greenish, then darker before hatching — that timeline varies with temperature, usually a couple of weeks. If there are predators in the display tank, I either use a breeder box with fine mesh or move the mom to a planted nano tank. Each brood I raise teaches me tiny adjustments in feeding and timing, and it’s always rewarding to see the little ones thrive.
Hazel
Hazel
2025-11-06 09:27:35
Tiny shrimp drama is adorable and kind of nail-biting. I keep the water ultra-stable and give my pregnant ghost shrimp lots of cover — java moss, root tangles, and a bit of leaf litter that grows biofilm. I try to avoid large water changes; instead I do quick 10% swaps with conditioned water to prevent swings. A sponge filter is non-negotiable for me because it protects the newborns and provides microfauna for them to eat.

For feeding I toss in super small bits of high-protein food plus blanched spinach now and then. If the main tank has fish that snack on juveniles, I’ll move her to a small quarantine tank until the babies are big enough to hide. The whole brooding process feels like waiting for a tiny parade to start — always worth the patience.
Ophelia
Ophelia
2025-11-08 12:01:14
If your tank has a gravid ghost shrimp, my go-to is to minimize stress and maximize safety. I give her a peaceful corner with dense moss and a sponge filter nearby so the babies have places to hide and won’t get pulled into the filter intake. Water parameters stay consistent — gentle temps around mid-70s Fahrenheit and a stable pH — because temperature spikes can shorten or lengthen incubation and stress females.

I feed small, frequent portions of high-quality sinking pellets or protein bits, plus occasional blanched veggies for both the mom and future hatchlings. I’m careful with water changes: they’re small but regular, and I always match temperature and chemistry to avoid shocking her. If there are fish that might eat baby shrimp, I move her to a nano breeder or add a breeder basket — I prefer moving her because it’s less risky than losing fry to curious tankmates. Watching the eggs change from greenish to darker shades and knowing tiny shrimp will pop out in a couple of weeks always makes my day.
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