Female cherry shrimp less hardy than males?

[7Enigma]

Hi Everyone,

I've had some recent cherry deaths and they seem to be only occurring to my beautiful dark red cherry females while the males seem to be doing fine. Is there any science behind this observation or just the luck of the draw?

Thanks

[Jobby75]

hi there. Cant help you with that one, but I recently was given 40 Cherries. Colour not spectacular. Let me know if you find out.

Cheers

[Newjohn]

I have no Science to back this up.
But, in my experience.
If there is a " Die Off ", Red Females are easier to spot in the tank than Smaller / Less Coloration Males.

Could the Female Shrimp be on the trailing edge of there live span ?