Kimdive Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Hi, Is it possible that the breeders from ebay in the UK are giving all male crystal shrimps? I have bought from 3 separate breeders 22 shrimps in total and I swear I only have 1 or 2 females maybe as when they are swimming their breeding dance as I like to call it there is usually only 1 or 2 'sitting' shrimps, which I've been told are the females... I had a tank before in another country and I never had a problem of having a good mix of sexes and so had lots of babies.. 3 months later and still no babies when the shrimps are of a good size now. I have a theory that they heist all the males out while they are swimming around and these they give to us... Can someone tell me my theory is wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahboram Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 It's usually the other way around, since females are brighter and usually have more color a lot of sellers here only sell females. Very common with bloody marys and painted fire reds. Seeing this is a possibility, cant see why sending only males wouldnt be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwong2k Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 i've personally experienced in vancouver a few local breeders who only sell males. Kinda sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimdive Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Very frustrating! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HumanArtRebel1020 Posted July 7, 2018 Report Share Posted July 7, 2018 I HATE this!! They do it on purpose so you have to buy more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Yes it is very possible as it is done here in the states alot. A very bad practice and I will not buy a second time from someone that does that to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicpapa Posted July 11, 2018 Report Share Posted July 11, 2018 Thats why its better to buy small shrimps ... Its very dificult to recognise the genre when its young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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