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How do you determine the right numbers of shrimps that a fits certain tank size? When would it be considered "over stock" ?

Hi there! If a tank is over stocked their breeding will grind to a halt, and you will get high levels of nitrates (if your tank is cycled) if not high ammonia levels.

@odin, I see. I think that might be the issue for my case then. I don't do a separate tank for post larvae keeping my tank's breeding has almost come to a halt with probably a handful of larvae seen recently. And i don't see any more berried females even thought my water parameters are all alright.

I supposed it is time to start a new tank or upgrade a bigger tank. Can you guys share some inspirational ideas please.

I use a 140litre tank for my breeder and small 30litre cubes for larvae but the small tanks are now fully breeding on their own.. I’m being over run

@odin

so how do you deal with the current "over run" situation? How many adults are there in your 140litre breeder tank? personally I myself I'm doing a 70litres tank only and i have probably around 500-600 of them in it.

Thousands in my 140 lol! I just let things run their course to be honest and they breed faster then I can sell them.

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@odin

Wow thousands these little fellows really breed fast given the right conditions. Look forward to your updates of your tanks on your tank thread soon.

Best way to deal with it is just to sell them.
Then you also get funds to go towards a new tank, and breed more Opae Ula...I believe this is called a virtuous cycle

Hehe definitely! My sales pay for this forum and server behind it, the shrimp pay it for us all :)


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I'm pretty sure this 6 gallon tank is at max population. I might guess it at 2000+ I'm prepping another 10 gallon tank.