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Neocaridina shrimp reproduce sexually, with females carrying fertilized eggs under their abdomens
Fertilized eggs appear as a bright orange or yellow cluster attached to the female's swimmerets.
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Neocaridina shrimp typically carry their eggs for 3-6 weeks, depending on water temperature.
Warmer water (around 77°F) speeds up egg development, while cooler water slows it down.
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The female shrimp constantly fans the eggs with her swimmerets to provide oxygen and remove waste.
The orange/yellow eggs will darken and become more transparent as hatching nears
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Tiny, transparent shrimplets emerge from the eggs, ready to explore
The female may eat the empty egg shells after the shrimplets hatch.
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Provide plenty of hiding places and infusoria (microscopic food) for the tiny shrimplets
Now you understand the Neocaridina egg-carrying cycle! Get ready to witness the miracle of baby shrimp
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