My CBS is pregnant

[Reef Breeder 2013]

Yes, my CBS is developing eggs. Is it possible for them to survive? How long does it take for them to metamorphose? What can I feed them?

 

[fishywishy]

There’s no way they can survive unfortunately. They will immediately get eaten or sucked up by the filter. And unless you have a male and a female, the eggs are infertile.

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

There’s no way they can survive unfortunately. They will immediately get eaten or sucked up by the filter. And unless you have a male and a female, the eggs are infertile.

I can get as many mini shrimp as possible out of one glass. Regarding fertility, I was already wondering how they had become fertilized.

 

[fishywishy]

I can get as many mini shrimp as possible out of one glass. Regarding fertility, I was already wondering how they had become fertilized.

Even if they are somehow fertile, they require extensive care with a whole different set up to care for them. It’s not worth it.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yes, my CBS is developing eggs. Is it possible for them to survive? How long does it take for them to metamorphose? What can I feed them?

They often become food for fish and require cooler temps for best results

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

Even if they are somehow fertile, they require extensive care with a whole different set up to care for them. It’s not worth it.

I have already breeded axolotls and discus, so probably I'm ready (or at least that's what I think).

 

[Tamberav]

I believe they are harder to breed than fish cuz they eat each other…

 

[Reef Breeder 2013]

I believe they are harder to breed than fish cuz they eat each other…

That's right, I had forgotten that they eat each other. But maybe it's the same as with clowns; since they're brothers, they don't kill each other.

 

[Tamberav]

That's right, I had forgotten that they eat each other. But maybe it's the same as with clowns; since they're brothers, they don't kill each other.

Clowns form harems/balls.

I am not positive they eat each other. I know other shrimps do. CBS are not super friendly :)

I think they have a very long larval phase which makes them challenging. They would need their own special tank.