Shrimp mating, hatching, sexing.. I have a lot going on!

[hypermikie]

Okay in my 24g Pod I have my shrimp carrying around lots of eggs...

I have 2 Peppermint Shrimp (added the second a 2 months ago) and I notice 2 weeks ago one was carrying a LOT of eggs.

Today I noticed my Large Cleaner (single) had molted and is now packing a LOT of eggs.

I have 2 sexy shrimp as well. I have not noticed any eggs, but am pretty sure I have a male and female. One has a much larger rear appendage. Anybody succesful with these.

What is the time frame for hatching, spawning and the such?
I assume that any would quickly become food. Any body have other luck in an active reef tank?

Other comments, suggestions, etc.

I am trying to take some pics but everyone is being shy right now.

 

[dc]

Well they are all both sexes, but it's my understanding they can't self fertilize. Maybe the cleaner had eggs before the molt, how long have you had it? I have no idea about timing, but if you have 2 you always have eggs. Mine release at night and unless I'm up, they are all gone by morning.

 

[hypermikie]

I have had the cleaner for about a year or so...