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Old 10/28/2007, 12:49 PM
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Meral spots are white with some blue coloration on the sides.

Any suggestoins?
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Old 10/28/2007, 06:02 PM
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Several people suggested G. viridis. Is there some reason you think they are wrong?

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Old 10/28/2007, 06:10 PM
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I agree on the viridis.
This is a new shrimp, (that's why I started a new thread) I got it from a friend a week ago. I think this one look like a viridis too but I'm not sure because of the blue coloration around the meral spot.
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Old 10/28/2007, 06:13 PM
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With blue around the meral spot and no red streaks, it is not G. viridis. Do you know the origin. If it is from the western Atlantic, it could be N. curacaoensis. If it is, the area between the eyes will be almost orange.

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Old 10/28/2007, 06:27 PM
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I apreciate your help. He's really shy, so I haven't seen much of him since I got him.
Will colors change in time?
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Old 10/28/2007, 06:30 PM
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N. curacaoensis will change from green to brown depending on ambient lighting and habitat. The blue markings will stay the same.

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Old 10/28/2007, 06:34 PM
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Thanks.
I'll try to get some more photos of him.
 


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