Sexing Neocaridina shrimp can be challenging, but there are a few key characteristics to look for. One way to sex them is to look for a saddle, which is a yellowish spot behind the head that contains eggs before they are moved to the swimmerettes. Another way is to look for eggs, which can be seen tucked between a female’s back legs. Additionally, females are typically larger and less colorful than males, and their mid-section will bend downwards, like the base of the letter U. In contrast, males’ mid-section curves the opposite way, like the top of the letter n. Learn more about how to determine cherry shrimp gender here!