Dipink Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Any suggestions on what to do with too many cherry shrimp? I've got a thankful of the bloody Mary colored shrimp, and no room for another tank. How about suggestions on limiting breeding? I'm trying not to feed them too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) I added some cherry barbs, and they seem to pick off the weaker small ones. My population is way down now. Maybe adding a few fish that will snack on them might help you. Edited August 26, 2021 by Mmiller2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara C Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Have you tried selling some? Depending on where you are or your willingness/ability to mail them you could make at least a few bucks profit. Always keep the best ones for yourself though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I have not directly fed mine in 6 months they scavenge from fish and snails. And still way overpopulate. My lfs takes them and gives me credit but can’t take all of them. I was considering listing in local mailers Craig’s list ebay etc as local pick up I would not trust myself mailing them. I don’t know how it will workout but wanted to share the idea I had. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griznatch Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Too many is kind of a perspective thing, without tank details, like size, how is it planted are there fish in there? The upside with shrimp is that their bioload is really light. You can have a LOT of shrimp in a tank before if makes a difference. In an established tank they don't need much food. They kind of self regulate if the temps are lower and they just feed on biofilm and algae. Neos will only get their eggs fertilized when they molt.. so warmer temps (high 70s) extra food mean more molting. Like was mentioned above, if you have high quality Bloody Marys, you should have no problems selling or giving them away. Unless of course you live in an area like me, where the mention of Neos or shrimp just devolves into discussions about the Matrix movies or how expensive seafood is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipink Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I have taken some to my lfs, but they don't want them as fast as I want to depopulate. I do have some breather bags, so I could try mailing them. Anyone interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipink Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Too many = moving red carpet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipink Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 I will be transferring them to a 9 gallon tank, from a 5 gallon tank, but would like to reduce before that. I've given some away to all of the fish enthusiasts at my office, now they all have enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne Brown Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 You could try selling them on craigslist, offerup or something else like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ixrayu Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 I would be very interested in some shrimp!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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