Many dwarf freshwater shrimp breed readily in captivity, however, success varies from species to species. Red cherry shrimp and certain other Neocaridina, for example, can quickly develop into large colonies with no assistance from the aquarist. Crystal and bee shrimp are a bit more difficult, while others, such as Amano shrimp are nearly impossible, as they require brackish water to breed successfully. Research should be done before any breeding is attempted.
Breeding occurs right after a female molts. She will then hide and release pheromones and the male will find her and breed with her. After breeding the female will carry the fertilized eggs under her tail until they hatch. Molting is the process of shedding the exoskeleton of a Shrimp
Testing kits are an essential item for any aquarium hobbyist or breeder. A water-test kit is one of the first items you should buy during the cycling phase. Once your test kit reads 0.0 ammonia, 0.0 nitrite, and less than 20 ppm nitrate, you can be confident your tank has cycled. They are also especially necessary for Caridina shrimp breeders because of their very specific water parameter requirements. A test kit is a surefire way to make sure your water stays consistent