Greenteam Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 As of late I have been contemplating changing some of my shrimp keeping habits. I generally keep my tanks at 70-72F (21-22C) year round, but we have a bit of summer heat wave here in Florida and one of my tanks climbed to 75F (24C) for a few days. All the shrimp looked fine & I even had 4 TB females become berried during this fluctuation. I know that higher temps = shorter gestation cycles for the females, but one of the drawbacks is shorter lifespan for the shrimp. So I started tracking how long several females gestation cycle's were taking and figured I share some of my notes. Keeping the tank at a 70F/21C Temp during the whole breeding cycle. In Days TB Females : 32 (Min) - 36 (Max) Pinto Females: 34 (Min) - 38 (Max) PBL Females: 28 (Min) - 33(Max) So now I'm debating if I should ramp up the temps to say 75F/24C during summer and maximize breeding during their most active months. I would love to hear what you guys are keeping temps at & how long the breeding cycle takes. Since most of us have a similar goal in mind of growing sustainable population. Johnnydok, Shrimple minded, Edwardnah and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyeGuy411 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I keep my TB and pinto at 76-77 and I am averaging 25-30 days for gestation for both. I was shocked the first time I saw a TB give birth at 25 days. The shrimp seem to be as active as ever at those temps. ANBU 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I keep at 73F/23C year around. it may rise to 77F/25C in Summer days when heat wave hits. I observe 25-30 days for gestation of my PRL. High5's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted June 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I want to try it even more now since it feels like it takes AGES specially when you start hitting that 34+ range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricM Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 you can keep them 75-77. this is a temp often used by breeders to speed up growth and shorter gestation times. but also shortens the shrimps life. Shrimpie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Today, all of sudden my tank is 79! Will this harm the shrimp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemd36 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I had mine hit 79 due to the heat here in SoCal. I have a fan on the tank too. I have to keep it really close for it to be effective, but it'll lower it about 2-3 degrees. You will experience a lot evaporation though. On a good note, it seems to be good breeding temperature as I found another berried female today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Oh nice so how about 80 because I have a tank on my desk and I plan to put my mosura there. They are in a breeding box and the tank they r in is around 79 will 80 be ok for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 Also what shrimp did you have that became berried Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemd36 Posted June 30, 2015 Report Share Posted June 30, 2015 I had Taiwan Bee Wine Reds become berried. Not sure about 80, probably would be ok, but don't want them there for too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0pey Posted July 1, 2015 Report Share Posted July 1, 2015 I have crs & oebt.. My tank is starting to hit 80 even with a fan running.. About a gallon evaporation everyday ugh. No berries though :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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