RyeGuy411 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 I was curious as to what happens when you add other shrimp with Golden Bees. Specifically I was wondering what happens when you put a Blue Bolt in with Golden Bees. What will the offspring be? Does it make some Goldens Some BB or does it make lighter BB's? Ryan ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANBU Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 I always wonder that myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Someone please correct me if I am wrong! BBs are a mutation of golden bees. You may see some dilution of the colour, as I think the goldens would have the dominant colour genes. If you put them in with goldens, the offspring may be a bit more hardy. After which I would cross them back with the bolts to bolster the genes. That is my estimate based on my limited knowledge of TBs. Hope it helps! countryboy12484 and mayphly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Cool thanks. I was just looking to start with Golden Bees and hopefully when I know I can keep them successfully I wanted to add another shrimp with some color. I have loved Blue Bolts from the minute I saw them and had plans if things work out to add a couple in some time in the future. Ryan Desireenfh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 No problem, glad to help. I know exactly how you feel, except I dove right in to the blue bolts. Once I saw them in person I knew that is what I wanted to keep. Mine were a bit fussy to feed, but are now eating normally. Also found that the happier mine are, the more blue they show. I hope your venture goes well, keep us updated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Thanks I currently have my tank cycling about two weeks in. I see a nice slime layer building up on all surfaces and water parameters are moving along nicely. I tested nitrates last nigh for the first time and they are at 20ppm. I purchased the Goldens from Mayphly and will have them shipped some time in December. I have already learned my lesson in rushing a cycle with my Neos lost about 125$ worth over the first couple months. Ryan Soothing Shrimp and mayphly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 The toughest part is waiting for that cycle to complete. Take your time, and you will be rewarded with a thriving colony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted November 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 My first tank i basically started with no outside bacteria and it took for ever. It literally was driving me crazy but now with three established tanks to get bacteria from this is going much quicker. I have to keep reminding myself that it is more than just Amonnia, Nitrite and Nitrate levels. I really want to make sure there is lots of food for the shrimp to graze on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woopderson Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I know the feeling, went through a similar thing with my first tank. Two months of cycling! Ahhhhhhhhhhh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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