Shrimplets in Sponge Filter

[Bethmar]

Hi all. So I had several berried female cherry shrimp and have been wondering where all the babies had gone. Well, I think I found them. While searching my tank over this evening, I realized that my sponge filter (from Aquarium Co-Op) is being used as a shrimplet playground. They’re crawling inside the sponge! Should I be concerned?

Edited March 25, 2022 by Bethmar

[Griznatch]

 I wouldn't be. The sponge is a constant source of food and security. They'll just come out of the sponge as they get older.  I had boatloads of them on the large Co-op pre-filter sponge on my HOB, and didn't seem to harm them any. As they got bigger they'd hang out on the outside of the sponge, then eventually join the rest of the colony in the tank.

 

Also, welcome to the forum!

Edited March 25, 2022 by Griznatch
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[Bethmar]

This makes me feel better! It’s the first time I’ve had babies after having the shrimp for months. I actually got the sponge filter hoping it would be better for the shrimp, lol. 

[nabokovfan87]

If you wish, make sure there's something in the tank for them to hide in and graze on. Coop has some of those coconut moss things, but basically something like that would work well.

[JettsPapa]

On 3/25/2022 at 5:46 PM, Bethmar said:

. . . Should I be concerned?

Not until you get ready to clean the sponge.