male or female?

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zerojoe0917

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my tank is about to be ready from RCS!!!!

so i was at a store and i was wondering how to do tell the difference between Male of female when the RCS are still young?\


thanks

Joe..
 

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Its really easy once you know what to look for. Are you talking itty bitty juvies? Basically the males have a longer thinner abdomen and a slight hump to their back and are often more translucent. The females have a smoother top line, are wider through the abdomen, are darker red, and also slightly larger (as adults). I will dig around for some pics and post them if I can find clear examples. Once they hit about 1/2" the females will also develop visible ovaries (saddle) that are a yellow or green patch just behind their head.
 

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sure i can, lol. Good luck with them, they are really fun! And beware, once you start housing shrimp it gets a bit addictive!
 

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Post some pics when u get them and to the question rachel has that covered...
 
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