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Squiggle Shrimp Guru

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Hey everyone, after a few discussions on how to sex shrimp & a few people not really grasping the whole antennae theory I decided to take some pics to help people see the difference. After about a thousand frustrating shots that I wasn't happy with, I finally got two nice ones that show the antennae quite nicely. The first shot is a male, you can see how the antennae is about twice the length of the body

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Now in this second shot of the female, you can see how the antennae is just over the body length & less than one & a half times the body length. I hope these shots are good enough & help you all in determining the sex of your shrimp :encouragement:

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Thanks Squiggs for your hard work to get those shots...Very helpful photos how to differentiate from males & females by looking @ their antennaes...:p

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Good one mate, I wonder if that works on our natives, must have a look (when the sun come up)

Bob

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Nice thread Squiggles. I identify them by 1st judging the "straight" or "rounded" belly (abdomen), then use their antennas for confirmation. The challenge is the juvi's, and when their reaching breeding age, as their abdomen and antenna isn't quite grown and developed yet.

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Nice thread Squiggles. I identify them by 1st judging the "straight" or "rounded" belly (abdomen)' date=' then use their antennas for confirmation. The challenge is the juvi's, and when their reaching breeding age, as their abdomen and antenna isn't quite grown and developed yet.[/quote']

Tell me about it!!!!!!

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Damn I wrote a big post and lost it (pressed the wrong button AGAIN)

Thanks Squiggle thats excellent I've been looking at the little antennae pointing up -got that wrong then didn't I. I wonder if its possible to get a couple more pictures and then have this as a sticky. I've spent ages reading on the web and this site and this has finally shown me what to look for.Will still get it wrong no doubt but at least I know what to look for now.Thanks Squiggle:encouragement:

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Nice thread Squiggles. I identify them by 1st judging the "straight" or "rounded" belly (abdomen)' date=' then use their antennas for confirmation. The challenge is the juvi's, and when their reaching breeding age, as their abdomen and antenna isn't quite grown and developed yet.[/quote']

Great info BB, I started this thread as some people were having trouble knowing which antennae & getting a good example of the difference. You are right in saying the round belly(abdomen) is the first indicator to use & then confirm with the antennae :encouragement:

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Great post squiggs!

Actually first and easiest indicator for adults should be the saddle (if they have one developing)! Then the abdomen, then the antannae...

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Thanks Squigz for taking time to edit a billion images and post the best for all to use as a guide. :triumphant:

I've grabbed a few shots I may be able to upload here on the thread if that's kool but sad to say I think I have 2 Golden Bee girls as other mentioned in my Shrimp Pics thread.

I'm on the hunt for a GB male if anyone has some spare please and wouldn't mind freighting to ACT.

If I get any of the others showing definite males I'll be happy to add on here too.

Happy Shrimp'n

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Great post squiggs!

Actually first and easiest indicator for adults should be the saddle (if they have one developing)! Then the abdomen' date=' then the antannae...[/quote']

Thanks Chi, I totally agree with you, the saddle is the easiest way(except for the darker bodied shrimp, black & choc cherries, pandas & KK's) :victorious:

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