Sexing Harlequin Shrimp

[Batray_Girl]

Does anyone have any pictures showing the sexual dimorphism of either species?

I've read a few things that have said the males will have transparent legs, however, I have never seen ANY harlequin shrimp with transparent legs...

I am doubting there is any real sexual dimorphism except for the size differences, but that can be misleading depending on the age of the shrimp.

What do you guys think? Any input would be fantastic (I've been digging for more info. w/o much result, but I have great faith in you guys )

 

[Bubbashrimp]

The plates that cover the eggs are different in color:

Female = white,(blue and red)
male = transparent or a yellowish tint

 

[Batray_Girl]

The swimmerettes? Do you have any pictures showing this?

Thanks!

 

[Bubbashrimp]

heres one

http://www.sihawaii.com/sydkraul/harly.html

 

[Batray_Girl]

Thanks so much! I wonder why that site didn't show up while I was searching... oh well.

I knew you guys would come through

 

[Bubbashrimp]

Tell me how things go, because I have never kept one.

Happy shrimping!

 

[Batray_Girl]

"He" is doing very well actually. I'm trying to find someone with an abundance of pest stars to start a good culture in his feeding tank. He's also been doing well with hiding his abdominal plates from me, so I still know not what HE is. haha

 

[bohannbj]

The males are smaller than the females. Around 1 inch for males and 1.75 for females.

 

[Raibaru]

What tank do you have these in? I'm thinking about making a species tank for a pair of harlequins and some nice contrasting zoa's and shrooms but it's pretty difficult finding real information on them.