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Breeding FW shrimp ?

I’ve decided I’m going to use my 10 gallon to breed freshwater shrimp. Now I’m wondering what kind of shrimp to breed, and need some info on how to go about doing it. I was thinking about crystal reds, but they’re a bit expensive. Cherry reds, on the other hand, seem too cheap and not worth breeding. Another option I was considering are yellow shrimp. What kind of shrimp would be easy to breed, and make a little money too? I’d also love any info on how to breed them, proper tank setup, etc. Links would be nice. Thanks in advance

Where Can i find statistics about US consumption of Shrimp?

I need Industry Analysis for a Freshwater shrimp farm, but will also take stats or info on shrimp consumption in the US.

Is RO/DI water necessary in a FOWLR marine setup?

I am planning on getting a 30 gallon saltwater aquarium with a power filter, skimmer, heater, ect. I am aware of all the items needed for a saltwater setup. I know that you dont need RO water for a Fish only setup, or most FOWLR setups. I know it is needed for a reef setup. This is all the info I can gather from many websites and a few books. Can I use a conditioner to remove heavy metals, chlorine, chloramine, ect. from the tap water, then add a good salt mix (instant ocean), then age the water and add to tank during water changes, or set up. I know to use conditioned freshwater for top off. Will the conditioned tap water be safe for invertebrates such as cleaner shrimp, hermit crabs, emerald crabs. I know you need it for corals but I cant find info telling me if I need the RO water for inverts such as shrimp or crabs?

HELP!!! My cookbook is ruined and I need my favorite recipe out of it! Can you help? more info in details!?

I had The Ultimate Sothern Living Cooking Cookbook and it got wet…all of the recipes are ruined! I’m looking for the Beer-Battered Shrimp recipe that was on the bottom of p 219! Can anyone help me with this???

Algae eaters for a freshwater aquarium?

I’ve been leaning towards apple snails, but I’ve been reading too much and getting different info about what they eat– Sometimes saying they’ll only eat live plants if there’s nothing else around, other sources saying they’ll eat live plants no matter what. I plan on getting a planted aquarium so I want to clean that up… would a few apple snails be safe for my plant life in my 25 gallon freshwater aquarium?

I have also been thinking about Zebra Nerite snails, but I just learned of these guys recently so I’m not too sure about them.

I was also thinking of amano shrimp, and possibly glass shrimp (just because they look so neat!)

I’m going to get some cory catfish but I know they aren’t exactly algae eaters, though they may eat it every so often.

I may also get a siamese algae eater, but I don’t want to overpopulate my tank too much. The last option I’ve been thinking about is an Otocinclus Catfish, but once again I don’t want to overpopulate and I’m already planning on getting Cory Cats…

Anyway, sorry for my ranting! Just a new & nervous aquarium starter :P Thanks for your help in advance!