Jump to content

A Journey Into Blue

Baccus

By Baccus
in Neocaridina davidi

 Share

Recommended Posts

Baccus Shrimp Master

Baccus

Posted
Posted (edited)

After cleaning out my very mixed cull tank I found these few Blue cherry's that I plan on using as the base for a blue breeding program. I don't know how well it will work since they are from originally chocolate stock which I have been developing my black cherry shrimp from. But fingers crossed these guys breed true and enhance their blue.

The various chocolates that are in this temp sorting tank will of course not be included in the planned blue program.

Should this plan work? or am I better off biting the bullet and just buy established blue stock. I tired that once with yellows but they never liked my water and just disappeared, either by dropping their bright yellow or dying out.

blue1.thumb.JPG.0d9a794062ef0227bb55f1e7427d737b.JPGblue2.thumb.JPG.a8be8765a06672c59e5a316876161b9b.JPGBlue5.thumb.JPG.bd02850a11d89de84f3b916f39b84cf9.JPGBlue6.thumb.JPG.120f8d9b0e9e57c292f19b8540a231e7.JPGBlue4.thumb.JPG.94de4bff096dd255156fa2fa85221339.JPG

Edited by Baccus
  • Like 4
Link to comment
Share on other sites
Baccus Shrimp Master

Baccus

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Did the blues ever breed true for you or did you never try to establish blue from your choc line?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • HOF Member
ineke Shrimp Guru

ineke

Posted
  • HOF Member
Posted (edited)

I don't think the blues from blacks ( Blue Diamond) ever do breed 100% true . I have had blacks for quite a few years and kept putting anything not black or chocolate into a pond outside- I put a few Rilis out there too but very few of them are still breeding true- over ther last year or so I noticed beautiful blues of varying colours so earlier this year brought some back into my tanks. So far I have had many shades of blue, blacks, chocolates and Bloody Mary. I have kept the best of the blues and put the different shades of blue into different tanks - I think I will end up keeping the lighter blues - I now have about 200 inside and hope the next generation will start to give me a more stable colour but I'm not really expecting a lot. S

Edited by ineke
  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
NoGi Shrimp Guru

NoGi

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, Baccus said:

Did the blues ever breed true for you or did you never try to establish blue from your choc line?

No, I had more blues from my chocs than I did from my blues. The blue x blue gave me a lot of clearish coloured culls.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
revolutionhope Shrimp Master

revolutionhope

Posted
Posted

Something I worked out recently and was confirmed by 2 or 3 other shrimpers is that blues from black/choc can change colour (one way or the other) as they mature and also when they are stressed.

[emoji173][emoji111][emoji445]
will

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 1 month later...

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • Join Our Community!

    Register today, ask questions and share your shrimp and fish tank experiences with us!

  • Must Read SKF Articles

    Shrimp Disease and Treatment
    Tibee, Taitbee, Pinto, Mischling, F1, F2

  • Tropical Fish Forum
    Discus Breeding Guide
    Discus Disease and Treatment Guide

  • Posts

    • sdlTBfanUK
      Finally set up the 30L Shrimp Tank

      By sdlTBfanUK · Posted

      It has been a few weeks now and I have done a couple of large water changes. I tested the water parameters this morning, GH6 and KH2, TDS 140 and PH 7.5. Obviously the PH is off but there isn't anything in the tank that should cause the PH to rise to this figure so I will just run the tank for another month with 10% weekly water changes (probably just with RO water) and see where we are at that point. The RO water tests at PH6, and the KH and GH in the tank could come down as they are at the upper limits for Caridina shrimps! There are only about 10 very small snails in there at this point, but they seem to be doing well enough.
    • sdlTBfanUK
      Pure Red Line (PRL) Shrimps Western Australia seller

      By sdlTBfanUK · Posted

      I believe these to be very rare in Australia so you may even consider making it a longer term plan and produce your own by starting with the best CRS you can get as that is where the pure lines started! Depends how patient and interested in the project you are, but would save money as well? If I recall correctly it takes from 8 generations of selective breeding? They sell them at micro aquatic shop but do not ship to Western Australia, but that means they are available in Australia. https://microaquaticshop.com.au/products/pure-red-line-grade-ss-shrimp Good luck and just maybe smeone on here may point you in the right direction or be able to supply you with some.
    • Jimmy
      Pure Red Line (PRL) Shrimps Western Australia seller

      By Jimmy · Posted

      Hi Guys,  Does anyone know where to buy PRL shrimps in WA, not the CRS please. Thanks Regards  
    • Subtlefly
      Is this garden hose end alloy pipe safe to use for aquarium piping?

      By Subtlefly · Posted

      Yes it’s super accurate to position where I want now and stay there- I am satisfied.  All the fish and shrimpers are doing excellent! Coming up on 4 years running!
    • sdlTBfanUK
      Is this garden hose end alloy pipe safe to use for aquarium piping?

      By sdlTBfanUK · Posted

      You must be pleased with that, it looks better and is much more robust and less likely to damage or leaks! The tank looks very natural now it has been running for a time. I see the ember tetras, how are the blue shrimp doing, I see a few? The cat and dog look very content and unimpressed, lol.
×
×
  • Create New...