RyeGuy411 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Has anyone ever actually tried to mix a Neo and Crystal or Bee shrimp? I know everyone says they can't interbreed but I have a very reputable source that says it is possible. From what I hear the only difference between the two is a variation on one pair of legs that are used during mating. The differnece is very slight and in the right situations a cross is possible. Think about ligers and zonkeys and beefalo very unlikely but technically possible. Any input would be appreciated, I'm trying it right now anyway. CharlesWex and SurraGync 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyfishlady Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Following - what water params are you keeping them in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicca32 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 i have heard of it being done however those who have said it can be done also said the off spring were sterile or never carried eggs full term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Following - what water params are you keeping them in? Ph is 6.2 TDS is around 180 Temp 72 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Oh and I'm using shrimp daddy with RO water I don't check the hardness although the kH has to be zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 i have heard of it being done however those who have said it can be done also said the off spring were sterile or never carried eggs full term. It would make sense that the offspring are seterile all of the crosses I mentioned are sterile as well, a one time animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I believe those were crossed useing the process of gene splicing as well as taking the sexual organs and extracted and injected to get their results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Many people see wild neo colors and jump to the conclusion cross breeding happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I've been keeping them together for years and.....nuthin!! I've also heard that it has been done before but have never seen any pics of what they look like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I have a panda and a neo in the breeding box together and she is ready to molt. If it doesn't happen tonight then I guess I could try again when she is ready next time. She wants no part of the male in the breeding box and is literally running away from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayphly Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Ryan, disregard my previous post. I was thinking CRS and neos. Duh! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 TB is just a type of card from CRS, Mayphly. Same thing. mayphly 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Holy crap!!!! Successful berry!!! Now I have to wait and see what comes from a panda neo cross I'm super excited. aquariumlover10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 What?! You've mix neo and Taiwan Bee?!? aquariumlover10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Heck yeah man!!! Woohoo I know hyoushoku has always said it's possible! aquariumlover10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ch3fb0yrdee Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Haha! I was just about to say that. If the mix is true, then once again, Hyoushoku is right and way ahead of the game than most of us. Babhaha! SCIENCE! aquariumlover10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I will be eagerly awaiting the offspring. And yes he is ahead of the game with many points. I will document the baby shrimp when they arrive, I wonder if they would be sterile like a mule? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquariumlover10 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Neowans RyeGuy411 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGardenofEder Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Is this the pandas first time berried? Don't want yo ruin your day but it is believed that shrimp may be able to retain sperm for up to three clutches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 The panda is the male the neo is the female and it is her first time berried. And shrimp do not retain sperm that is a myth along with many other things in the shrimp hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Rye, would you please post a pic of your breeding box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 It's a marina medium box with some Han special ss mesh on the outlet. aquariumlover10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I'm looking at getting some marina boxes myself. Do you use a bubbler or a pump? Can you get a close up of the berried shrimp? littlebirdie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slycat929 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 This is a great thread! Can't wait to see what happens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted March 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 I use the air pump seems to work well for the medium size box. I wonder if there would be flow issues on the large box. I will try and get a picture of her released her back into the tank and now she is in hiding. She is traumatized after her interspcies breeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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