Stop Believing the Myth: Orange Eye Shrimp Vision Explained. Why It Actually Might Be A Superpower

Описание: Are Orange Eye (OE) shrimp like Blue Dreams or Tigers actually blind? It’s a question that gets parroted constantly in the aquarium hobby, but today we’re looking at the actual science behind shrimp vision and the "ommatidia" anatomy that changes everything.

In this video, we dive into the melanin mutation that causes the orange eye trait in both Neocaridina and Caridina shrimp. While many keepers assume they are handicapped, the truth is a bit more complex. Without dark pigments to shield their eyes, these shrimp suffer from glare in high light—but they possess a secret "superpower" in low light environments.

What you’ll learn:

📍 The anatomy of the Orange Eye: Why they lack melanin.

📍 High-light glare vs. Low-light "Night Vision."

📍 Why Amano Shrimp are the ultimate "tank bullies" to baby OE shrimp.

📍 How to care for "Demon" eyes: Floating plants and dim lighting tips.

📍 The "Bullseye" effect: Neocaridina vs. Caridina eyes.

Featured in this video: I’m showing my colony of Orange Eye Blue Dream Neocaridina that I’ve bred for several years. You'll also see some of my breeding Amano Shrimp (the snow amanos) photobombing the shots and showing off their aggressive feeding behavior.

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0:00 Are Orange Eye Shrimp Blind?
0:55 Baby OE Blue Dreams & Amano Photobombs
1:21 Why Amano Shrimp are Tank Bullies
1:44 My "Accidental" OE Blue Dream Colony
3:11 The Science: Melanin and Ommatidia
4:05 Why High Light Causes Blindness (Glare)
4:32 The Superpower: Superior Low-Light Vision
5:01 Proving the Myth Wrong: Predatory Avoidance
5:23 Neocaridina "Demons" vs. Caridina Eyes
6:03 Care Tips: Lighting & Tank Mates