Shrimp colouring

[cymrufem]

Jinx, I know what you are saying.........the pull of the shrimp is strong indeed! Such fascinating and beautiful creatures, and some are such a challenge to provide for.

 

[lucky777ca]

I have another question. I just didn't want to create another topic since it does have something to do with the colouration of shrimp...

Are male red cherry shrimps supposed to be pink or have some red spots (not intense red, like the females)? Could they be clear? I have some males that are clear (although, I think I could see some yellow at different angles).

 

[Commodore 64]

I have another question. I just didn't want to create another topic since it does have something to do with the colouration of shrimp...

Are male red cherry shrimps supposed to be pink or have some red spots (not intense red, like the females)? Could they be clear? I have some males that are clear (although, I think I could see some yellow at different angles).

Most of my males are clear.

 

[msjinkzd]

Yes, the males are often clear/transparent red as opposed to having the opacity of the females

 

[customdrum]

the brown shrimp in pic with the stripe is most likely a wild type minami, i have some shrimp exactly like that one and a bunch of other mystery rainbow like shrimp that change color. heres a pic of the same colored shrimp and other wild color shrimp

 

[lucky777ca]

Thank you everyone for the information!

customdrum: The shrimps look nice

 

[1oooop]

ya know, I kind of want to cross breed reds and yellows now...

 

[waterwitch]

Well, whatever she is, I have one too. She came in with a batch of cherries.