Breeding Shrimp For Profit in 2023 - How to make money as a shrimp breeder!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hello! Did you know I recently released a 97-page book titled The Neocaridina Shrimp Handbook? It covers everything new and experienced hobbyists alike need to know about Neocaridina Shrimp, including Red Cherry Shrimp. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 Check it out here 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 fishkeepinganswers.com/neocaridina_shrimp_handbook/

[@markmeador1137]

I just found your channel, I have had aquariums for years but no shrimp. I am retired now and it looks like a good side business that wouldn’t cost much to get started. I am in Texas so my biggest problem is keeping them cool. I thank this hobby is pretty new to the US.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Selling shrimp can be really profitable, but you are right, keeping the temps down in your part of the world might be tough. Would love to hear how you get on if you do try it

[@TCS_Aquatics]

It’s not too bad as far as keeping them cool, I live in Mississippi and I’ve raised them by the hundreds in my tanks. I’ve raised them in every temp from around 60 to 82 and had them flourish. Get your tanks set up correctly from the start and let nature take its course. They love moss, wood and leaves. Dense floating plants have been one of my secrets but I never really chased PH or temperature. I have naturally really hard water here. You should go for it they are so rewarding in so many ways!

[@yoyo_hughes_1179]

I must say this video has been my biggest inspiration to start breeding, ive been keeping fish on and off for about 3-4 years. i think its about time for my hobby to start paying me back 😂

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Pleased to hear it. Would love to hear how you get on 🦐🤞🏻

[@missyflutter5562]

As I sit and watch my shrimp until my back breaks 😂 they’re fascinating and addictive ❤

[@xDheNgzTxD]

Yo we are just getting started with shrimp - privately for display and breeding.. this vid is so real and down to earth! It gives me hope that i can actually make a good side income to a part time job. thanks :)

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Glad you are finding my videos helpful. 🫶🏻

[@laurabustos6560]

I love shrimp, I might be a wee tiny bit obsessed. But still, after all I've seen, I have to say, neo's are my favorites! They just seem to have more character or something. They're the little type A personality guys that are always bright, cheery and active in my tanks.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I have to admit, I’m a Neo man through and through 😍

[@AlQahira]

Richard, you did an awesome job with this video. I am retired and want to turn my aquarium hobby into a side gig selling shrimp and dwarf Mexican crayfish to local retailers here in Dallas. You have given me some great ideas for setting up a small breeding operation using simple plastic tubs. This one idea alone will greatly reduce my initial costs for setup. In addition, you answered many of the questions I had regarding water quality management. You made me realize I was initially trying to overengineer the expansion. Keep up the great work.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thanks for the positive comment and feedback. Would love to hear how your journey progresses 👍🏻

[@ccrazyfish]

By far the most honest and helpful video i've ever seen. Thank you!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@MrPowaking]

This video is gold! You are getting your 2000th thumbs up from me.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@arlisacvlogs]

No sé inglés pero he visto el video con subtítulos y la verdad he aprendido mucho, es demasiada información en pocos minutos!!! Excelente video, vivo en NJ USA y me he animado a empezar en este negocio, gracias 🙏🏼

[@sixt3denied]

As many others have said I too have been trying to figure out if I should get into breeding and selling fish and shrimp. It would be nice to profit off of my favorite hobby. You have inspired me to take the next step. Awesome video Thank you so much!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thanks for taking the time to share 🫶🏻

[@bobcarter6483]

This was one of the best KZbin videos I have watched in such a long time. Honest & to the point 👍

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you. It’s an old one, but a popular one 💪🏻

[@missyflutter5562]

You and your wife are my kinda people ❤

[@gumpysee3644]

you can get realy clear containers from the range for about 4 pounds now . they are 25l and realy clear plastic . i have 6 set up in my own shrimp room

[@WOW_AQUATICS]

I very much appreciate all the information! Going to start my own here in Friendswood, Texas!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, thanks you so much for the $5 Super Thanks. Support like that is really appreciated 🫶🏻

[@CoreyPelletier86]

This video conveniently landed before me at a time where I am ready to take the plunge further with my house plants, aquariums and paludariums. Raising shrimp feels right up my alley and this video has helped to reinforced my decision. Thanks! I have one question, have you ever experimented with other aquatic plants, such as the bottom cover types? If it does not negatively impact the shrimp, some of the grasses seem to spread quickly and would be a great additional sale!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I'm glad I could help! If you are looking for a good plant to grow along with the shrimp for great additional sales, I can't recommend anything more highly than Java Moss. When my wife and I bred shrimp commercially, we also grew Java Moss in the same breeding tubs. It has an almost symboitic relationship with shrimp.

[@swift410]

Some really solid points…selling cheaper shrimp vs exotic breed shrimp. And the really valuable point was selling everything as one grade…give the customer more…great!!! Thanks so much for sharing the real knowledge. Will be buying your book soon.😊

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Pleasure. Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts 🫶🏻

[@RWAquariumPages]

Such a great and informative video. It's so true selling $1 to $3 shrimp gets the quantity of sales over high end $50 shrimp. Love the breeding tub idea, great video and can't wait for the next one

[@ChaplainReece]

I’m subscribed to your channel

[@RWAquariumPages]

@@ChaplainReece thx sir :)

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

In my experience there is definitely more money to be made selling low-end but high-demand shrimp compared to high-end, low-demand shrimp 🦐 👍🏻

[@constantinegc47]

Just move in the UK last 2 months ago and we're from the Philippines. The weather there is really warmer obvioisly because it is a tropical country and I breed bettas and had a community of cherry shrimp with some pink danios on a 20 gallon tank. To make the comment short, I want to continie my hobby keeping shrimps and subtropical small fish or fish that can live in colder water. Lovely content, more power to your channel, and give him some love guys by subscribing. The channel has imformative, and helpful contents. Wondering why so few Subs on such awesome channel.

[@Varzo11]

Thanks for the video! Your concentration on "Ship" and "Shrimp" is priceless lol. :)

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Yeah, you would not believe how many takes that took 🤦🏻‍♂️😂

[@robb7748]

Great, practical video. You've clearly been doing this quite awhile and know your stuff. I particularly like your comments about buyers.... oh, so true 👍

[@DeadlyAquarious]

This is a very detailed video for the shrimp lovers❤. Thank you

[@ethanjefferson]

I’m in the United States and regular red cherry shrimp are like 5-6 dollars a piece 😢

[@evan827]

7.99 at my lfs

[@Butterflies-are-free]

🌟 I’m just getting started and this was AMAZINGLY HELPFUL! 🌟 Thank you!

[@jonbuckley]

I had 20 Shrimp go missing for 6 days before Xmas in the bitter cold. They all survived. Seller packaged them extremely well.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Yep! Properly packaged shrimp can easily cope with a week or more in the post! 📦 🦐

[@paulkishazi9064]

Good video, thanks for the tips 👍

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

No problem 👍

[@Dobromir_Chodkowski]

Good to see how breeding shrimp looks in practice. I'm waiting for the next episode then. Thanks

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, thanks for taking the time to comment. Part 2 hopefully out on Saturday

[@danajackson504]

This is so informative!!! I have a shrimp tank and starting another and they’ve all been mixbreeding and we now have a bunch of babies. We started breeding to start selling and this has been the best! Thank you!

[@e2stella]

Very informative, thanks!

[@pillsnpiegaming]

i want to do the same but will use a sponge filter as i believe they provide some excellent grazing area for shrimps

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@jedmiller2630]

Great video! I know you said you don’t use a heater but I am about to get my own red cherries for the first time and was wondering if the temperature drop overnight is fine for them. I know the water needs to be stable so just wondering if this is included. Thanks 😊

[@jonbuckley]

Enjoying this series.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@ChaplainReece]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge Give and it shall be given

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you for your kind feedback 🙏🏻

[@kenschulz5138]

Thank you I learn a lot and I'm interested to try this hobby/ business out

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Go for it! Would love to hear how you get on!

[@HypnoNett]

Awesome vid! Once I’m ready to get some shrimp I’ll be in touch :)

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@ashleytasker4321]

is there a link to where you sell please>?

[@kurtdowney1489]

Great video- Excellent information Instant sub.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 👍🏻

[@fredeatstheworld308]

how many liters is the plastic tubs sorry if you already told so. and what is considered to many shrimps in those

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

From memory they are 20 liters each 👍🏻

[@wingingitadventures]

Ooh, I was actually thinking about totes. As always incredible information 👏

[@wingingitadventures]

I also like your views on what to call cherry shrimp. It's so confusing trying to figure it out

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you for your kind feedback 👍

[@mikekayanderson408]

Hi Richard. Thanks for video and info! I said a few weeks ago I had about 30+ baby shrimps from a black female and a blue male. All babies transparent in colour! Anyway the local fish shop has said they will take them off my hands. I want to empty the tank of the young completely and replace with a single colour so any new babies will have a colour to them But what is amazing is that 3 of the babies are berried! All seems so quick! I want to replace with new shrimp right away after a bit of a water change and light clean so my cycle doesn’t crash😜 So I am afraid I can’t wait till March to get my shrimp from you which I had wanted to do! Dubious to go elsewhere to get them online as there seems to be a lot of deaths out there! So hopefully the fish shop will have some in when I go next week to take these youngsters in. I only hope people will take them as they are clear as obviously people like coloured ones better!!! I won’t get paid for them so maybe the shop can give them away free to people who just want a clean-up crew!! I don’t want to start up a business as it sounds like a lot to have to package and post - but I don’t mind just giving excess to the local fish shop 😁😁 Then I have the joy of just watching them. H How is your breeding test batch going!,, All the best - Kay

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to leave such a nice comment. I am loving interacting with so many people about their shrimp and fish. The store might sell the clear babies. You would be surprised how many people just want shrimp no matter the colour. Breeding project is going fairly well. 2 are berried, but unfortunately I lost 3 adults for no apparent reason. Sad times 😞

[@mikekayanderson408]

@@FishKeepingAnswers sorry about the deaths!! 🥲 but hope the others go from strength to strength and you get lots of youngsters - keep us informed K

[@RC8Tracer]

Just watched this video and part 2. I was wondering if you could do a video of your water changes? Gravel cleaning or not? I have kept fish for many years but have been kicking the idea around about shrimp selling for a side hustle. Thank you for the video.

[@bettibriedad]

Great video and good advice! Makes perfect sense. Thanks so much! I'm just subscribed to your channel! All the best!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you for your kind comment and welcome aboard the good ship FishKeepingAnswers 🤜🏻

[@EyezLikaFox̌]

Question.. i have blue neos but they're different kinds of blues.. what happens when they start breeding? Will i get shades of blues?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I think they will probably throw out every shade of blue 👍🏻

[@dane76014]

Are you able to do a video on how you pack your shrimp. What you use to package, method of shipping and weights, costs incurred possibly please.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. I have covered this a little. I think it was in Making $500 a Month Part 2, but I could be wrong.

[@dane76014]

@FishKeepingAnswers that is correct you pretty much did buddy! Thank you for the response :)

[@leaandemmabffsforever_gach8706]

I have question can those plastic bins or tubs break becuse of the water?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Not in my experience, no 🙂

[@julianparry5505]

Great vid im getting in to shrimp i have a 500l aquarium in my living room looking to stock it with shrimp guppies and plecos where do you sell your shrimp

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Sounds like a nice set up. I have now wound down my breeding set up in favour of making KZbin videos 🤞🏻

[@russellwitter7408]

Good video. Sounds like Real talk.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thanks 🫶🏻

[@kimberlyroman]

The video looks so much better! Well done! :D

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, thanks. Feedback was much appreciated 🫶🏻

[@heartsonchannel]

I love your videos they are straight to the point and very informative. However I've been having lots of difficulty keeping and breeding ghost shrimp I get from the pet store. I set up a tank with gravel and a small sponge filter like you said and put in java moss. However, lots of waste buildup happens in gravel. Do you ever clean the gravel? My shrimp die and I can't figure out why. It tends to happen after like a 10-20% water change. The water is dechlorinated and left in the same room for at least a day to match temperature before it gets added to the tank. I'd rather top off water but the water gets dirty and debris can be seen floating. I want to give it more light for my floating plants to stop turning yellow/pale but algae immediately takes over the tank and suffocates the little java moss that I have. Lastly my shrimp tend to develop small white dots at the head or all over the body. Please help 🙏

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. First question, what else do you have in the tank besides the ghost shrimp?

[@heartsonchannel]

@FishKeepingAnswers Thanks for replying! All I have in the setup: washed pea gravel from home depot, salvinia minima that's pale and barely alive, small amzom sponge filter, a catappa leaf, tiny bit of java moss that was glued to a rock (barely grew at all and now covered in green or blue-green algae). BTW the tap water we have here seems to have pretty high KH, GH, and pH.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Ok. My next thought is could you be over feeding? If you just have Ghost Shrimp how is the water getting dirt with lots of debris? Do you own a gravel vac?

[@heartsonchannel]

@FishKeepingAnswers I did notice overfeeding and cut it down 2 weeks ago. I feed sunken tropical flakes and shrimp pellets. I thought they would eat the leftover flakes but they only eat fresh ones even when hungry. The only pregnant shrimp I had died today and is what prompted me to finally ask you for help 🥲. I don't have a gravel vac because I want to set it up and leave it if possible. Also, tank is small anyways so I don't like the idea of sucking so much water out. I think you've mentioned shrimp like stability. Due to those reasons I'd prefer to keep things easy. If that's possible. 🤷‍♂️

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I get you. Do you have a water test kit? Are you able to test for ammonia and Nitrite?

[@alexs4446]

Thank you for answering so many of my questions in one place!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Pleasure! Glad I can help 👍🏻

[@alexs4446]

Appreciate the E-book as well. Thanks for a handy resource that I can't lose!

[@MeanShape]

Can you put a link for the tubs you use please

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Check them out here 👉🏻 fishkeepinganswers.com/hynf

[@MeanShape]

Thank you

[@emilyray8395]

What about shipping cost to get them to the buyer? How much does that usually run?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

It’s around £8 or £9 for guaranteed next day delivery here in the UK 👍🏻

[@dragzy8992]

Hi mate great vid, do you keep the lids on the totes all the time or just loosely placed. Cheers just subscribed.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I keep lids on all my tanks to keep evaporation down 👍

[@nikitsheth640]

How many shrimps did you put in 25ltr tub?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

We would start a colony with 100 adults and usually allow the colony to hit 2,000 or 3,000 👍🏻

[@omkaringalgi]

What about making a automated water top off system.. I want to breed these in this summer.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

An auto top off is a great idea, but not one I currently have space for. 👍🏻

[@komodo54]

I have a 10g tank with 5 Chili rasbora 3 green neon tetra and 2 otos, I built it around the CR shrimp, I have a shrimp breeding net to grow out the babies but I’m worried they won’t breed that much and don’t know if I should make a breeding tank for only the shrimp or to keep them in the 10g

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

They probably will breed in that set up, but if you are looking to breed for profit, you should keep the shrimp in a separate tank. Even nano fish like Chili Rasbora will eat baby shrimp 😳

[@komodo54]

Yea I think I might get a separate tank for growing out the baby shrimp or like a net that seperates them until they grow big enough

[@BGN_Aquariums]

Really informative video. No heater sounds good. I have cherry shrimp in my nursery tank, to help clean up after the fry that passes through. But when that colony grows i might start tubs and see how it grows. Im currently going around my place looking for somewhere to start building a shrimp rack 😂 Thanks Richard for sharing your valuable knowledge

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Always a pleasure 🤜🏻

[@DeadlyAquarious]

Can I get a link to your shop please. Thanks

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Unfortunately, we no longer breed shrimp to sell. Sorry 😞

[@riaanwarren562]

Hi Richard In your experience with breeding shrimp is it possible that some colors of neocaridina shrimp are more difficult than others?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. So I wouldn’t say some colours are more difficult than others, but some strains are going to require more work to keep them pure. For instance I already know my Black Rose will throw blue, red and brown babies meaning I will have to constantly remove these babies to keep my Black Rose colony black 👍🏻

[@riaanwarren562]

@@FishKeepingAnswers thank you cause I seem to struggle mote with the yellows then the blues

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I find the yellows breed well, but frequently just die off randomly 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@riaanwarren562]

@@FishKeepingAnswers I haven't find a dead one but also not haven't found one with eggs but maybe I'm just too impatient thank you

[@Dobromir_Chodkowski]

In episode two can you explain how do you provide air to all 9 tubs, please? Is it one air pomp or separate ones?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

So, I can probably answer that one here, but I’ll try and remember for the next video too. Essentially I run a single Eheim air pump which has 2 outlets. Each outlet runs to a four way gang valve, with each gang valve serving 4 airstones (well one technically serves 5 airstones thanks to a small t-piece in one of the pipes) 🦐👍🏻

[@donblaa]

How did you do your lighting? Did you take apart some lamps? Not wanting to spend a tonne on other lights atm

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Google Batten Lamp Holder. I used these with regular LED bulbs in them 👍🏻

[@donblaa]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Thanks!

[@gentlyusedpencil213]

I have experience with reptiles and I plan on trying out keeping some shrimp because I have always want some. I was also gonna ask everyone, what could be a good center piece animal to keep with shrimp?

[@NyteFryte]

Great video

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@derich1288]

Wonderful Video. I really appreciate your straightforward approach. How long did it take you to build up your current sales numbers.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you. We made a few mistakes along the way, but I reckon it took around 12 to 18 months to develop our current breeding system. We have changed it much since.

[@Frogmandb]

Absolutely amazing video mate ! I live in Cambridgeshire England and would love to start doing this. Can’t wait for part two. Where do you advertise these shrimp?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey, thanks for the feedback. 👍🏻 We only sell through eBay. We don’t advertise anywhere other than that.

[@Frogmandb]

@@FishKeepingAnswers thanks for responding ! that’s amazing really thinking about setting up one of these bins for myself would love to make a bit of money for some projects. Do you have an Instagram account?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I’m not on instagram 😞

[@Frogmandb]

@@FishKeepingAnswers no worries ! When’s the next episode out?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

With some luck, Saturday 🤞🏻

[@TwinCitiesOxygen]

My cherry shrimp barely hang out in my hunk of Java moss, they like chilling and crawling on other plants

[@Temptation15161]

any chance you still have the link to the plastic containers?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

The were from Amazon. Search Gratnells trays F25 🙏🏻

[@artiliciousv]

The filter from one of my aquaria was out without me knowing for couple days, and i lost a lot of shrimp. So beware of not using a filter i would say

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@Disturbedelv121]

Beware of low oxygen?

[@artiliciousv]

@@Disturbedelv121 yes, i think so, and no filtration. Its hard to explain bc im not really good in english lol

[@EuroGupper]

Have you tried sand substrates vs. gravel substrates?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

At the moment I have tanks with a number of different substrates including Stratum, sand and gravel. I don’t see any real difference in shrimp health or breeding.

[@EuroGupper]

@FishKeepingAnswers I suspect that sand substrate will not have big enough holes in between particles for foodwaste to collect and rot. Also, sand is smaller and provide more bactera surface and probably biomedia surface, allowing a more effective filterless tank It's all just a hunch. I just started with shrimps last week and fish a little more than 1 year. Btw Discus fish being fragile is a myth. They are very hardy. So it left me wondering what other industry lies are out there

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I suppose with Discus it depends on the source. I believe German Discus are extremely hardy if you can source those 😬

[@EuroGupper]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Coincidenilty those are the ones I have. Stendker Discus fish Are the other really that fragile? Even the wild caught types?

[@IIGREGORY92II]

Hello I'm very new to shrimp keeping the one thing I don't get is the no heater I also live in the UK but find it very difficult to see how in my home the water temperature would stay that high I'd imagine it to be far far lower

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hey. Thanks for commenting. Red Cherry Shrimp can live in water between 14-30 degrees C (57-86 degrees F). They do breed faster in warmer water than cold though 👍🏻

[@IIGREGORY92II]

@@FishKeepingAnswers that's fantastic wherever I've read people seem to say they need minimum of around 23 degrees so that's a big eye opener!!!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

The problem with the internet is so many people just spout the same rubbish they read elsewhere without testing what they are saying. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@morganisss]

Hello, have you got a Amazon link to the plastic tank tubs that you can provide please? Because I’d like to buy the exact same ones that you have in the video, great video that will help me on my journey of breeding a good colony of shrimp hopefully.🤞 🦐

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi, sorry for the delay. Check the tubs out here 👉🏻 fishkeepinganswers.com/hynf

[@watkinsprice]

Got a link for your shop after some blue adults.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Sadly we no longer sell shrimp online. We opted to make KZbin videos instead.

[@watkinsprice]

No probs :) thanks for the reply. Just started my shrimp keeping journey first time!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hope it goes well 🤞🏻

[@slamboy66]

Would you do the same water changes if tanks were filtered ? I am power filtered and do 10% weekly on heavy stock with live plants.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. Yes, I have them same water change routine in my filtered tanks. If you’re doing 10% changes and it’s working, stick with. The live plants will hopefully absorb much of the nitrates too, so that always helps 👍🏻

[@danielthompson3205]

Decided to look up wat 'cappa', leaves were, I know them as indian almond leaves ... My wife hates it as were on the beach and I'm literally striping the trees of any nice leaves for my tank XD

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

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[@ChaplainReece]

Thanks for this series! I just bought 6 10 gallon tanks for shrimp breeding. They were only 12.50 on sale at local pet store. I ordered 20 bloody Mary’s, 20 blue dreams and 20 green jades. Several arrived dead and a bunch have died since. I don’t think I lot my tanks cycle enough and my ph showed to be high. I’m sick but just going to wait till spring to try to get started better. I’ll be looking forward to the next videos!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Sorry to hear about your losses. Please let me know how you get on in the future. I love green jades 🫶🏻

[@ChaplainReece]

@@carmahdee yeah at Petco of all places. I have no idea what happened to those shrimp but the others seem to be ok

[@conorlloyd7278]

What’s your shop called ?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

We decided to scale back our breeding/selling in favour of creating KZbin content. We no longer breed to sell 👍🏻

[@SporeZoo]

The shrimp won't care, rule #1.

[@Aukiiii]

Do you let your tubs cycle first or do you daily dose with prime until cycled? Also how do you safely remove all of your baby shrimp without hurting them?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I just let the tubs run for a week or two with a small clump of Java Moss. Transferring the moss from a cycled tank brings in sufficient bacteria to kick start the cycle. I leave the baby shrimp in the tub until they are large enough to sell.

[@Aukiiii]

@@FishKeepingAnswers Thanks so much for the response! Love the channel extremely informative!!!

[@fishybusinessco.8398]

Have you mentioned to your customers about drip acclamation you can’t just set them in the bag in your fish tank and let them go as a minimum I drip new shrimp for three hours if not a couple days

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

I strongly disagree! I have never had any issues adding Neos to new tanks without drip acclimating.

[@Mateiisback]

Woah I remember when you had 500 you grew fast!

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

🤣 Hopefully effort X time = success 🤞🏻

[@Mateiisback]

@@FishKeepingAnswers well it’s working!

[@ericafry7985]

At my local pet store in the states they sell neocaridina shrimp for $5.99 a shrimp.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

They can be quite expensive. Maybe have a look online for a local breeder

[@kennethcutts3111]

Hello Richard Is it possible buy some bloody Mary shrimp from you. How would I do it ? Enjoy your videos very much keep up the good work.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. Unfortunately we no longer breed shrimp to sell. We wound that down in favour of making KZbin videos👍🏻

[@myrodshop1904]

Great video Richard! Have you ever tested leaf litter substrate in your breeding tanks?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Thank you 🙏🏻 I haven’t really played much with leaves or leaf litter, although I am going to add lots of dried oak leaves in the autumn 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@griffindubose9786]

Where/how do you sell them?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

We sell through eBay. It’s worked well for us 👍🏻

[@Mateiisback]

I just got some new shrimp and my shrimp had some babies(:

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Good work 🦐

[@GravHits]

Do you breed Amano as well? How would you compare potential Amano sales in your area compared to the 600-1000 red cherries, 400 yellows etc? I'm about 2 years into the hobby and I think I might start breeding because of your awesome videos! Just FYI, I live in Canada and ungraded cherry shrimp are sold at CAD 6.99 each or 5 for 24.99 lol

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. We don’t breed Amano Shrimp. Unfortunately Amano shrimp won’t breed in regular aquariums. Unlike Neocaridina Shrimp, Amano shrimp babies have to pass through a salty water stage. They won’t successfully reproduce in freshwater 😕

[@TedH71]

Very difficult to breed Amano shrimp. I've thought about it because I've got massive ones swimming in my tanks now.

[@monkeymman]

awesome vid, but can you make one about how to ship them out? because if we dont know how to ship them, theres no reason of making them ...

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Will do 👍🏻

[@monkeymman]

@@FishKeepingAnswers awesome man thank you so much

[@monkeymman]

@@FishKeepingAnswers how to ship them + find customers

[@vandidovan]

I mean if you have a well established tank, an ok substrate, some leaf matter, lots of low light plants, you don't need to do water changes, at all, although I didn't pay water bill in the UK 😂

[@michaelraimondi6931]

Where do u list the shrimp for sale?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

EBay 👍🏻

[@harryhill-es5jk]

We’re can I buy your shrimp

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Sadly, we no longer breed shrimp to sell

[@richapeter3540]

You never mentioned what is your water parameter?

[@Dobbo1989]

Hi where can I buy your cherry shrimp from

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

We sell through eBay, but we haven’t shared our eBay shop details on KZbin.

[@Dobbo1989]

What’s your eBay shop called

[@saizan5875]

thank you for the video. Last year I want to breed and sell shrimp but never take any steps forward. I have 2 glass aquarium. one I put cherry shrimp in it and one I'm thinking to out blue or yellow(I haven't decide it yet.) using tubs is much more cheaper I might use it to put other shrimp colour so I can have 3 colours of shrimp ready to breed and sell. for now I need to propagate more java moss and just run an airstone. I moved from fancy filters to just sponge filter in my goldfish/shrimp tanks but both is dirted tank. thank you again and I just subscribe to your channel

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. You should definitely take the final steps to set up breeding and selling shrimp. It’s not easy money, but it certainly boosts the monthly income. 🦐👍🏻

[@ThisiSaDeadgame]

My question is. Are the plastic totes food grade?

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Nope, they are good old plastic boxes 👍🏻

[@ThisiSaDeadgame]

@@FishKeepingAnswers this video series kinda just changed the direction of my fish room I just setup. Starting to see shrimp is the best choice to making a little extra out of this hobby. Still gonna continue breeding apistogramma though haha.

[@alisonscholfield311]

Hi how do i find your shrimp on ebay thanks

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Sadly, we no longer breed to sell. We decided to focus on KZbin instead.

[@heldersanches]

Hi Richard, I've been recently following your videos and enjoying them quite a lot. Congrats on your very informative and straight to the point approach to your videos. Can I ask you if you run an established business (VAT number, taxes and all that) or do you sell only through personal contacts through your website, EBay, etc? Whatever the case, what would you consider to be the great advantages in each model? Thanks and wish you all the success.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

Hi, thanks for taking the time to comment. We sell through eBay primarily. eBay just makes the whole selling process so simple. We don’t pay VAT as our turnover is no where near the VAT threshold. We do however have to pay tax on the profits we make from selling shrimp. I am currently considering moving everything from eBay to a sales website, but I am not sure there is much to be gained. Hope that helps 👍🏻

[@heldersanches]

@@FishKeepingAnswersThanks for the prompt reply, Richard. It surely helps. Cheers!

[@GuyFromSheffieldUK]

After watching your videos on breeding and selling shrimp i would like to purchase from yourselves. However i cant see a link to your eBay shop. I think you are missing a lot of sales not having a link in every one of your videos.

[@bigbotno1]

Winter temp 20C, summer 23C without heating and cooling... 😆

[@codewithkam]

Assuming you're keeping in the same room/house you live in sounds reasonable.

[@bigbotno1]

@@codewithkam Winter temp 16-18C, summer 26-30C. (A++ energy efficient house)

[@mikekayanderson408]

Below a typo!!! Can’t seem to edit on this iPad! Should be SO MY CYCLE does not crash!!!😁😁

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

😂

[@pillsnpiegaming]

My first shrimp i bought, i knew it was my haste in adding them to my tank that was the issue. when my borneo suckers managed to escape i learnt that im keeping my water level too high. Sadly in this hobby losses and sickness is how we learn. The store i get my animal stock from is a great store with clean tanks with healthy animals and plants its family run and they are friendly and willing to help and teach people if they have issues so i really dont blame the store. still have their shrimp in my tank now that its aged a little and they are doing fine berried up after just a week.

[@FishKeepingAnswers]

We definitely learn more from our failures than our successes 😎