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 (and other invertebrates).

What do cherry shrimp need to breed?

Red Cherry Shrimp reach about 4 cm (1.6 inches). They prefer clean water with a ph of 6.5-8.0, and a rough temperature of 14-30 degrees C (57-86), most comfortable at a moderate room temperature of about 72 degrees. They are omnivores and typically live 1-2 years under ideal conditions.

Will Cherry shrimp breed with cherry?

cherrys and bumblebees will not interbreed. You would be fine having them together but i would suggest having softer more acidic water for them (same type of water as crystal shrimp). Your cherries will reproduce just fine in the softer water.