Breeding Shrimp in 100 Days! Caridina VS Neocaridina

In this video I'll show you 100 day timelapse of breeding Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp side by side. How much profit can we make at the end of this challenge?
My water parameters:
Caridina: TDS 120, pH 6 or slightly below, GH 6, KH 0. RO DI water with Salty shrimp GH+ reminiralaiser
Neocaridina: TDS 230, ph 7.5, Kh 3-4, GH 6-7, RO DI water with Salty shrimp GH/KH+ reminiralaiser
Bacterial powder (DSP) I'm using to grow green walls in my tanks:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266500610826
UGF box full set:
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/266854936157
My eBay store: www.ebay.co.uk/usr/shrimp_mania
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Neocaridina
2:54 - Caridina
8:06 - Profit
8:48 - Neocaridina update
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[@garthantash]

In my area, it is basically impossible to sell caridinas so "for profit" is neos. I do keep wanting to get an RO system to keep PRLs though. I love the stark colours on them.

[@psy_99]

Same, aquariums are a luxury here so everyone just buys and sells neos. Caridina shrimps are too expensive and finicky for general fish keepers.

[@ShrimpMania]

They are a bit nostalgic to me

[@Andreas-yi6zf]

100 low grade neo is only $1.5 here in my country lollll

[@garthantash]

@Andreas-yi6zf I sell low grade neos for 1$ each and can sell hundreds before I could ever sell a single caridina.

[@camman-official313]

​@@Andreas-yi6zfin my place it's impossible to buy shrimps.... Fish are a luxury here...got a guppy for 15 cents as it was the most cheap

[@chefordinaryz5760]

Honestly seeing the second tank of Shrimp was satisfying to see it grow and grow in terms of shrimp. Been impressed in just how in short time they managed to populate the tank.

[@ShrimpMania]

Yeah they bred a lot in that tank for the first 4 months then they slowed down a bit

[@Aviv_Anavi]

The best shrimp channel for me ! Keep posting !

[@ShrimpMania]

Wow, thanks!

[@Find-Animal2024]

This is a great insect show and preparation that I would like to see everyone do as you wish in the future. I'm very pleased with this video.

[@baetokki1023]

Can't wait for a neocaridinia video! Would love to see how well they've bred in the new set up!

[@ShrimpMania]

just posted it on weekends. You can watch it now

[@Shrimpguy99]

Another great vid. The best shrimp content on KZbin.👍

[@ShrimpMania]

Wow! Appreciate that!

[@refakmakeen5248]

Need more shrimp mania videos! love your content

[@Knottmarley]

The best shrimp KZbin channel! Love your content

[@elseniorfernando]

I'm glad you're back! Thanks for the quality of your work

[@ShrimpMania]

Thank you too!

[@kevindb47]

Love your content so much!!

[@luckyjackfarm]

Happy you back Wait for great video from this channel

[@ShrimpMania]

Cheers 👍

[@arrk8674]

Glad you are back!

[@ShrimpMania]

Thanks, I didn't go anywhere, just had a break.

[@Kaandingenc]

I am happy that you are back with good content after a long break.

[@ShrimpMania]

It wasn't too long just a short onefor 2 months😊

[@Kaandingenc]

@@ShrimpMania ı know but ıts too long time for me. Thanks for answer.

[@Beepbeep_its_treasure]

Love your content thanks!! From Australia 🦘

[@RichardDowd]

He's back!!

[@Shleeeemp]

Wonderful work, thank you 🙏

[@ShrimpMania]

Appreciate your support! I saw you breeding shrimp as well. Good luck with your projects!

[@nasa-arabic]

What a useful and beautiful video ❤

[@ShrimpMania]

Glad you think so!

[@Dane411]

Just moved to new flat, got my aquarium, and this video is the inspiration that i needed

[@ShrimpMania]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@kandyrew]

i really like these videos that are testing stuff, would love to see one for caridina and co2. Like one tank with co2, one tank without co2, one tank with co2 but only for 6 hours at a time to simulate planted tanks on a solenoid. start with 5-8 shrimp Then, count up how many there are after 60-90 days there’s quite a bit of conflicting info out there (believe me i have scoured just about every forum and reddit post out there about this) but no one has ever done a definitive test! just an idea for a video! either way love the contnet

[@ShrimpMania]

I tried CO2 twice in my tanks with the shrimp and from what I learned it's better not to dose it at all if you want to breed shrimp. For the display tank is ok.

[@istoppedlaughing5225]

Best hobby shrimp channel on KZbin

[@JD-re3cj]

You’re a top shrimp content consumer

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

Awesome video, Long form content is the way to go I think 👍👍

[@ShrimpMania]

Thanks Mark! Glad you liked it mate! I couldn't force myself to make one for three months, sort of lack of motivation or so, idk, sometimes I feel I'm not enjoying creating videos anymore as I did before...it's a lot of work and sometimes it's not hitting back as you expected. You should know what I mean you are a 'KZbinr' as well. I'm thinking of doing more simple content like room tours and simplifying it a bit.

[@MarksShrimpTanks]

@@ShrimpMania To be honest I think you are on the right track your videos are great, google a guy called "tanks for nothin" he has like 10m views on 3 videos, his content is around 10 minutes long and and you can tell he makes the videos over many months. from start to finish with an outcome. 👍

[@ShrimpMania]

@MarksShrimpTanks yes his videos are on another level. Im too far from that

[@SamSam563]

This is the best shrimp channel ever. Have you breed sulawesi shrimp yet? That is my dream shrimp

[@ShrimpMania]

Thank you for kind words! Not yet, I want to but it's hard to find in the UK

[@aqualicioushobby]

Truly appreciating your shrimp and camera skills !!!

[@ShrimpMania]

Thanks😉

[@flach111]

Where do you sell the caridina shrimps and what type of caridina is it please? Can they live in tap water with some Prime?

[@ATattooStudioSG]

Am new to shrimp keeping but your channel really guide me through alot! Quick question, how to I get/ control the Gh and Ph I want? Please guide me!

[@ShrimpMania]

Gh you need to buy reminerilizer and ph - aqua soil

[@twinz0wn4]

As you note, shrimp grow slower when over populated as they release pheromones into the water regarding growth basically suggesting to stop growing, of course this can be solved with huge water changes but definitely seem to hit a brick wall

[@ShrimpMania]

Thanks for the info. This is what I noticed in my crowded tanks it takes them forever to grow to an adult size

[@TheVoyagers.]

Yes

[@sf-studio]

I'd love to see your shrimp selling process, packaging, shipping, etc.

[@ShrimpMania]

Noted!

[@couki2300]

I second this. I would like to see the shipping/packaging setup@@ShrimpMania

[@uctrong9533]

Hi what is the water temperature for the caridina tank?

[@dulithashanuja3674]

What a nice video 😋❤🦐

[@ShrimpMania]

Thank you 😋

[@Imyourmoose]

I have a important question. You do water-refreshing, do you go over the bottom to suck the wastes they produce or not??

[@ShrimpMania]

Yes when I see a lot of shrimp poop in the tank

[@jackclinton9801]

You probably won’t see this, but what tank and filter do you use in the videos?

[@user-jg6sh5uj8p]

Sangat menakjubkan,dan itu adalah impian saya untuk memiliki koloni PRL Shrimp,😍😍😍🥰 Sory,i can't speaking english 😅🙏

[@RWAquariumPages]

Love this video. What was the average temp in the 2 aquariums. I totally agree that pure red lines are quite easy to breed compared to other caridina shrimp. Totally recommended for beginner caridina shrimp keepers. Can't wait to see the update video on the blue dreams. Great video!!

[@ShrimpMania]

Thank you Ray! I have room temperature roughly 21-22C so all the tanks are the same. Will do update on blue dreams shortly.

[@kapinsanTve]

I wish that someday i have shrimp lav in my aquarium...love this video

[@ShrimpMania]

I'm sure you'll have it soon. It takes some time

[@drachior]

i guess you have to sell them privately ? I'm a bit curious how this works.

[@joshianathanpamungkas2103]

where's the update on the neos???

[@ShrimpMania]

Coming soon!

[@deltoid4]

May I ask where did you find/buy your glass for making your aquariums? Its something I've wanted to do for a while. Beautiful Setups and shrimps my brother. Subbed and Liked

[@ShrimpMania]

I normally order the glass in my local glazing shop. They do cutting for free so I just pay for the glass

[@dalesturgill8817]

​@ShrimpMania where do you get your shrimp. I've been trying to get some but fishstores near me Don't have them in stock and I fear they might die in shipping. Any suggestions or places you've had successful delivery

[@jonbuckley]

Awesome. What water Params did you keep the Caridina at?

[@ShrimpMania]

Hey Jon. TDS 120, Gh 5, Kh 0, Ph 6 or below

[@Ak-vh2og]

Hey! Love that breeder box! Where did you get it from

[@ShrimpMania]

from internet

[@PureAndShrimple]

Beautiful 😍

[@EZGamingAllDay]

What camera do you use to film your awesome close ups of your shrimp?

[@ShrimpMania]

I have Sony a7IIIs but the lens is more important

[@EZGamingAllDay]

@@ShrimpMania what type of lens is it? a macro lens?

[@ShrimpMania]

@@EZGamingAllDay I have Sony Macro fe 90mm and 50mm macro on the old Canon which I use sometime, both are very sharp lenses

[@artquatics3865]

A few questions, how many gallons are your tanks? What bacterial powder do you use to grow the bacteria/how many hour of light to give the tank? And where can I get that breeding box 😂 keep up the great work love your videos!

[@ShrimpMania]

tanks: 45-90 liters, idk gallons sry. Bacterial powder: Tai Cheng dead shrimp powder. 10 hours

[@stoneysscapes7544]

Welcome back 🙏

[@thijs8363]

hi shrimp mania, i see your blue dreams in the end have brown places on their head, do you know what this is? mine have it too, i thought it was rust sickness since i bought them fully blue but I dont know what it is...

[@ShrimpMania]

I have no idea, I don't know much about neos, I more caridina guy

[@quocdanhnguyen6747]

What lights did you use in the Caridina tank?

[@ShrimpMania]

diy led light I made myself

[@skysurfer79]

First of all thanks for this video! I would like to know how do you mange all those tanks u have in that room when u are in vacation ? how about the feeding , water changes and so on ? cant stay away too long I guess😅otherwise bye bye profit 😇.

[@ShrimpMania]

You need to ask your friend or relative to feed your shrimp and do water change. That's what I did last time. But I lost one tank of shrimp because of overfeeding so I think maybe better to do nothing I guess

[@user-ji8rs3pg5k]

i heard that caridina are way more difficult to take care and they need lots of additional supplements and attention, is it true?

[@ShrimpMania]

For me it's easier as long as you manage to keep the right water parameters for them they breed even better than cherry shrimp

[@TheRealTMar]

I think the blue dreams are very, very good at breeding! I mean, about a month ago I bought 20 from a small breeder at an aquarium fair and some already came in berried. Now the tank is teeming with tiny shrimp! I also got red ones from my lfs and they haven't bred yet. I hope to see that breeder again at a fair in March and get some red ones. I think I want to do like four colours like the four elements in Avatar. Red cherries: Fire Nation, Blue dreams: Water Tribes, Green: Earth Kingdom and Orange: Air Nomads.

[@ShrimpMania]

The shrimps like a lottery a lot depends on the source. Sometimes it can be a very poor genetic or shrimp came from poor condition. Two exactly same tanks can developed very deferent way and it can be in good or bad way...that's my experience

[@TheRealTMar]

@@ShrimpManiaThank you for your insight. I´ve already resolved not to buy neocaridina shrimp from this fish store any more. I hope to see this breeder again next month and try his red ones.

[@afnaanameer9111]

How long does it take to cycle tank with tai cheng bacteria powder and ada v 1 golden

[@ShrimpMania]

around 10 weeks

[@derkjanssen5203]

Minute 2:00 , what kind of carpet plant did you use ? What are the names of the two plants? Thanks!

[@ShrimpMania]

HC Cuba carpet

[@mrmangt1565]

i am having alittle problem with planaria do youhave anyidea how to get rid of them i tried sucking them out but it doesnt seem to work

[@ShrimpMania]

Just use no planaria treatment. I had good result with sl aqua z-1

[@mrmangt1565]

@@ShrimpMania alr thx

[@madmax566]

Do you water change cycling tank and how many time a week.

[@ShrimpMania]

once a week

[@madmax566]

@@ShrimpMania thanks 🙏

[@fredyhidayat7066]

❤ the video.

[@user-cg5zc8si4q]

what conductivity do you set the water for caridiny and what do you use for water changes

[@ShrimpMania]

I added water parameters in description box

[@user-cg5zc8si4q]

@@ShrimpMania and how many ppm do you set the water to? what do you add to the ro water during water changes?

[@tomastigreros2341]

My friend Couleur you tell me your water parameters? I am trying to breed them but nothing.

[@ShrimpMania]

it's in description

[@nagyjani87]

Hey. Nice video. What are the water parameters for the caridina tank?

[@ShrimpMania]

Thanks, check description box

[@fernand10]

Bonjour, on peut metre un sol Ada sur un autre sol existant ? Pour les crevettes caridina ? Merci de votre réponse 👍

[@ShrimpMania]

Bonjour monsieur, mon franch is not tribien. Merci for regarde

[@fernand10]

@@ShrimpMania ok merci beaucoup 👍

[@20djphil]

Nice Video 😊

[@ShrimpMania]

Thanks 😄

[@20djphil]

@@ShrimpMania I have incorporated many of your tips and inspiration into my KZbin videos in Germany. Thank you for that.

[@ShrimpMania]

You have a good cannel! Keep it up!

[@glpshrimp6301]

Great video. What were your parameters for both tanks ?

[@ShrimpMania]

Added in the description

[@safe41]

To get your aquarium walls green, how much bacterial powder do you apply and how often??

[@ShrimpMania]

normally once a week after WC

[@safe41]

@@ShrimpMania OK thanks and about how much grams?

[@ShrimpMania]

0.2g for 10 gal tank

[@safe41]

@@ShrimpMania thanks bro I really appreciate it👍🏾

[@chewy.666]

Got a 30l tank with PRL. If too many, they stop breeding. So every couple months I sell some groups, which evens out with what I spend on the tanks :-) Here they go for about €2,50 each. Wish my orange eye blue tigers would breed like my PRL though!

[@ShrimpMania]

Yea that's the way to do it. I wish all my shrimp breed like PRLs😊

[@Carnsy9-pn9fg]

Guys what about putting them in the same tank and cross breed them

[@jlb57]

Maybe I missed it….. What are you water temps?

[@ShrimpMania]

22C

[@segrr4095]

I need help with my blue dreams they dont wana bread i can see some babies but when the female is full of eggs only 1 or 5 hatch and survive. im making 30% waterchane every 2 weeks. i have lots of moss and flowers, but i have long hairy alge on the moss so that is kind a ugly. can you help ?

[@segrr4095]

but i love your videos...

[@ShrimpMania]

It' hard to say what is the problem it could be 100 of reasons, I have problematic tanks as well and I can't find what is the problem. Hair algae is not good I know. I would do a massive water change first see if it helps. If not just reset the tank

[@segrr4095]

@@ShrimpMania and should i make it like 2 times or only 1

[@chewy.666]

Dont change water too often, unless you also got fish in the tank. Dont overfeed, and ensure to feed with baby shrimp powder.

[@thiccnana9328]

which 5 are the best for profit. PRL and red cherry are in there surely

[@ShrimpMania]

fancy tigers very popular, blue cherries, crystal blacks, blue bolts

[@huho_o676]

are you using co2 in the first blue dream shrimp tank??

[@ShrimpMania]

nope I didn't use CO2

[@huho_o676]

@@ShrimpMania howwww is your tank sooo freaking beautiful without co2 😭 i cant even grow carpet with co2 🙂, plus do u waterchange??

[@ShrimpMania]

@@huho_o676 there is a video on how I built that tank in case you interested - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rpzJpH6PZaZ_bbssi=4sPqhIqkXr5NNxw5

[@huho_o676]

@@ShrimpMania i am, thanks a ton

[@shahanaz-lifestyle8671]

Delicious 😋🤤

[@mrmangt1565]

Is tiger shrimp harder to breed than prl?

[@ShrimpMania]

Probably the same

[@Macen_breeder]

Hello, Boss very good Video. Do you can say where from you have this Box to show the Shrimps? You Show them in the last minutes.

[@ShrimpMania]

I bought that box on ebay long time ago, just try to google it I guess

[@Imyourmoose]

What type of moss is that on 5:12

[@ShrimpMania]

Hookeriaceae Moss

[@alextuddenham8814]

Where do you sell them in the uk?

[@ShrimpMania]

ebay

[@Klutentruppe]

Love youre channel! May I ask what kind/brand of bacterial powder do you put in the tanks that are building so much green algae on the walls? Would like to try it 😊

[@ShrimpMania]

I'm using dead shrimp powder from Tai Cheng. It works best for growing green walls. It's available in my eBay shop (link in description)

[@a-scapewijay4279]

Recommend to temperature caridinal?

[@ShrimpMania]

22C

[@marcusrommel6215]

Please release the video about the new setup for the blues!!!

[@ShrimpMania]

I'm actually making it now

[@stylounet7]

Very good video 👍 i have a question, can i order shrimp on eBay from England to France, where I live , without having any losses?

[@ShrimpMania]

Maybe but it's risky I wouldn't do it

[@stylounet7]

@@ShrimpMania okay thanks 👍 ( in France we dont have good store for shrimps so i have to look on any oportunity .

[@paty501]

No buy it from person in your near by forums

[@chewy.666]

Yeh join French shrimp forums, probably there are also hobby breeders in France

[@briantan1431]

May I know what are the parameters you used for both tanks?

[@ShrimpMania]

Added in description

[@thebayprojects]

What is that plant at 5:14 ?

[@ShrimpMania]

Hookeriaceae sp.

[@thebayprojects]

@@ShrimpMania thank you for the response B)

[@exnedy6887]

How do you sell them , where ? Because it's nice to have a profit, but you get it only by selling

[@ShrimpMania]

waiting for get warmer a bit, it still almost freeing at night. Once weather get warmer they'll be for sale!

[@xiaopenut8081]

Where can u sell them tho aside from websites

[@ShrimpMania]

I'm selling my shrimp on ebay

[@z3ro7o]

really cool video i bought 10 tiger red white shrimps never seen one baby in 2 months.. must be something wrong., or not enough shrimps.... getting a green wall is not for me aswell bought expensive powder Shrimps Affair but still doesn't do anything.

[@ShrimpMania]

I wish I could help. Send me a picture of your setup on email. What's your temp, kh,gh, ph? what soil are you using?

[@z3ro7o]

@@ShrimpMania can you share you email

[@ShrimpMania]

@@z3ro7o its in my channel info

[@prluvah15]

hey can anyone tell me what brand or where i can get that breeding box

[@ShrimpMania]

its chinese brand, 'fish isolation box' got it from ebay

[@vikasgiduthuri6740]

I need some guidance for neocaridina shrimps plsss guide me

[@blueskies666]

Where can I buy your crystals reds?

[@ShrimpMania]

They'll be for sale in my eBay shop (UK only) once the weather gets warmer.

[@blueskies666]

@@ShrimpMania ah awesome I will add you!

[@user-tq2sz8lr1p]

👍👍🤝🤝😊😊

[@FullTraderAlchemist]

Almost first

[@a.z4395]

pleaaaase tell me what kind of fish i can put with the shrimps?

[@rohandebnath9173]

No fish...if you put any small size fish they will must eat shrimplets

[@sjoerdwaanders7636]

First!

[@JD-re3cj]

Good luck selling them for dollars in the UK

[@ShrimpMania]

My viewers mostly Americans and worldwide. Dollar currency is better to understand for them. Don’t you get it?

[@JD-re3cj]

@@ShrimpMania don’t you get that pounds sterling is the UK currency lmao idiot

[@JD-re3cj]

@@ShrimpMania 🤡🤡🤡🐒🐒🐽

[@JD-re3cj]

@@ShrimpMania get a life you vile specimen

[@hammad2370]

Promo SM 💖

[@il.mister]

I can't even keep them alive i don't know why tf

[@ShrimpMania]

It all come with experience, watching my videos would help you a lot 😉

[@nishkarheera2509]

Shrimp are extremely sensitive to changing conditions also you have to have the right water perimeters for the type of shrimp you are keeping

[@paty501]

The profit is only theoretically, because if nobody buy it, for your price you only have 920$ in your fantasy, with luck you have as private person, 1 buyer in 3 months, and this person buy maybe 15 shrimps and than what to do with the other 500 shrimps? Back in tank 😂 and private from privat don't buy for 4$ more 2$....so after 100 days we are by about 30$ if you life in big city and good breeder

[@ShrimpMania]

Yes it is theoretically of course. Selling is not easy task.

[@thedohhh]

Selling shrimp is actually pretty easy where I'm from. Big aquatic community. That'll be easy, if not sell in bulk at a discount works too

[@yewsi]

Rigged!