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This was the video where I learned about difference in Males and Females. Im sure you already saw it but sharing justin case as its real EPIC camera work: If you have any links to these outdoor pond breeders I would love to see them. Enjoy your lunch. Almost bedtime here ;)

Oh man I wish I had access to all these different shrimp types. Not sure why I just love these little critters ;) I understand that. Be careful, shrimp keeping very often becomes addictive!! Your in New Caledonia? Had to Google it. Never heard of it before. If your there I guess its hot enough for outdoor shrimps. Pretty hot place. During cold season, outdoors temperature can go down to 8~6 °c during night and 24°C during day, but in summer, lower temp at night are rarely lower than 17°C / night, and up to 32/34°C during the day. I believe 18°C is really affordable for them, especially the red cherry which is very hardy, and so are the other Neo Caridina. I have my Neo hosted with local Paratya and Caridina Typus, bigger than cherries, with no problem. As for the Ghost shrimp I don't know, but like you say, if not sure, better be wise and not mix them. Here are some pictures of mines: My orange My red doing some cleaning on a fern i just introduced in their tank: Some local "pseudo" Black Crystal" we can find it in the south of New caledonia. Very nice, but very difficult to succeed in the tank... I have googled your place too, it looks a very nice place. And you have good chance to live very old according to the reputation of your place ?

Yes, males are smaller, thinner, and less coloured. They also have 2 longer antenaes than the females. They are also more active, and very active when the female is ready to mate and release pheromone. When that occurs, you will see the males crawling, swimming like crazy. Some call that the "male dance" Nothing critical, I often see human males doing so ^^) As for the clear ones, and considering what you describe, I believe these are just "low grade" male cherries. Out of curiosity, as you are in South America, do you have access to the Aegla platensis? This is an awesome critter!