25G Fire Belly Project

[Megalechis]

Good luck, Hoppity!

I've got a year old breeding group of mixed genes between a more natural coloration and a rich red RCS. My primary female has been dropping both colors the past couple months, though those with the natural coloration have been living longer lifespans. One of my natural males is still from the original group, while all the red females have cycled over a few times. Looking to pick up another batch just to get the genes mixed again to ensure a lasting hardiness - and that flavor will just rely on what's available at the time of purchase.

I actually thought my reds had died out about six months ago. But someone must've still been carrying the genes, as about 25% and my largest/most prolific female are reds.

[deranged chipmunk]

The naturals will always live longer. After all the selective breeding and then inbreeding afterwards, the color variants lose a bit of lifespan in the long run. It's the downside to all of it. I could never calculate life spans with mine, i had way too many. At times, i would have roughly 2000 shrimp in different varieties at one time.

[Megalechis]

My smaller ones there's too many to count, but I generally have a few of the largest that I can always remember by their markings, and when a new one reaches that memorable size I can make a rough estimate of the tank's success rate. They're generally the first to notice when I do feedings, lol, so that helps out too.

[Hoppity100]

Just wondered if you've started your new project yet?

[Megalechis]

I have the materials and plan for the new aquarium lid, but I haven't started anything actually inside the aquarium yet.

[Hoppity100]

When you do, can you post your results? Thanks, I'm going to start a new larger tank.

[Megalechis]

Project put on hold for a short amount of time. This morning brought about my second gerbil escapee in a week, so some of my frog project funds are going toward replacing the lid on my gerbil terrarium first.