cherry shrimp

Tener ds

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right 5 little cherry shrimps in my tank now.and as soon as they were in they were off.
all hiding now.hope to get some pics soon,if they stay stil tho.
 

dw1305

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Hi all,
The lighter shape you can see in the shrimp from the dorsal view is the "breeding saddle" of the developing ovary, so that shrimp is a female.

Usually you can sex RCS by colour and behaviour, the males tend to be paler and very active, whilst the females are brighter red and much less active, just staying in the same place continually feeding. When they are coming into breeding condition you'll be able to see the "breeding saddle"

cheers Darrel