Crazyfishlady Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 So, I have 6 saddled snowballs and they have been saddled for about 2 weeks. So far no one is berried Is this normal? There are plenty of males. How long can a female stay saddled? What happens if she doesn't mate? Is there anything I can do to help things along? My water parameters are all fine and I have upped the temp to 74 today. Sorry, just worried that it could be bad if they don't mate (to their health that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 If they don't mate, their saddles are just reabsorbed. No harm done. Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 whew ok good to know. Maybe I need to play some Barry White or something ... ha ha EbiBunBun and aquariumlover10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 whew ok good to know. Maybe I need to play some Barry White or something ... ha ha Let me know if that works, I have a saddled fire red that has been that way for about 2 weeks too. Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Depending on how large the tank is, maybe the males couldn't find her when she initially saddled. Don't worry, it will happen though. Crazyfishlady 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 Are all your shrimps saddled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted December 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 No, not all of them are saddled, I have 15 snowballs and about 6 are saddled. I didn't realized that they could only be fertilized with they initially show their saddles. I had thought the whole time they were saddled they could, so that makes me feel better. There are 15 in a 10 gallon. Lots of plants but not jungle like. I do see the boys swimming like crazy all over the place at times. Would snatching a female and male and putting them in a breeder 'thing' help? Or should I just leave it and let nature help them work things out, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted December 29, 2014 Report Share Posted December 29, 2014 "I didn't realized that they could only be fertilized with they initially show their saddles." I'm thinking you may have the wrong idea? The fems can only be bred directly after they have molted. After the shell hardens, it's like a chastity belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 "I didn't realized that they could only be fertilized with they initially show their saddles." I'm thinking you may have the wrong idea? The fems can only be bred directly after they have molted. After the shell hardens, it's like a chastity belt. Ha ha!! Ok... now I get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddles Posted December 30, 2014 Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 What size is your tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted December 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2014 What size is your tank? it's 10 gallon tank with 15 snowballs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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