White lines on RCS

**DrakeScree** · 02-13-2013, 04:45 AM

What do the white lines mean that appear on RCS?

1) the white line that can run from the tip of their tail to the tip of their head.
2) the small white line which can run over their shoulders (/saddle area)

golfer_d · 02-13-2013, 04:47 AM

I was wondering the same thing the other day.

I have one with a real definitive line from tail to head right along the back.

Darkblade48 · 02-13-2013, 04:50 AM

I do not think they serve any particular purpose. They tend to only appear on females, and older females, at that.

**Soothing Shrimp** · 02-13-2013, 02:37 PM

The racing stripe is genetic.

*sigh* There is a myth often stated on this forum, that states the racing stripe only appears on older fems. (Not directed at you DarkBlade). While sometimes this may be the case, many have it showing by juvie-early adult stage. This is how Neon Yellows were bred.

As far as the clear line on the shoulders, some speculation currently suggests it is a sign of growing fast.

somewhatshocked · 02-13-2013, 02:53 PM

It's not so much a myth as it is dependent upon genetic strain, as you suggest.

It's quite pronounced in some of my Neos as they age (that's when it often becomes most apparent). Some never develop it.

Kitsune_Gem · 02-13-2013, 05:42 PM

I've seen it on my older male and female fire reds. Never given it much thought. Some got it some didn't

dmagerl · 02-13-2013, 05:47 PM

I've was always told that the white line around the body in the saddle area is a pre-molt indicator.

**speedie408** · 02-13-2013, 06:05 PM

Saddle area line means your water is not optimal for the shrimp. They're having molting issues and will probably die later down the line. Your water may be too soft or too hard. What's your water params?

**A.D.D.i.c.t.** · 02-13-2013, 06:35 PM

Mine have this lateral line as well, the older females. Hmmm

the addiction continues...

**DrakeScree** · 02-13-2013, 11:20 PM

Speedie408, can you provide any links that say the same? I just want to read more about it.

**speedie408** · 02-17-2013, 04:18 PM

Sorry got no links for ya. Just going off of experience sir.

Optix · 02-17-2013, 10:21 PM

stripes mean its time for my other tank...to avoid spreading the genes

02-13-2013, 04:45 AM	#1
DrakeScree Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 255	White lines on RCS What do the white lines mean that appear on RCS? 1) the white line that can run from the tip of their tail to the tip of their head. 2) the small white line which can run over their shoulders (/saddle area)

02-13-2013, 04:50 AM	#3
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,162	I do not think they serve any particular purpose. They tend to only appear on females, and older females, at that. __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

02-13-2013, 02:37 PM	#4
Soothing Shrimp Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (83/100%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 3,626	The racing stripe is genetic. sigh There is a myth often stated on this forum, that states the racing stripe only appears on older fems. (Not directed at you DarkBlade). While sometimes this may be the case, many have it showing by juvie-early adult stage. This is how Neon Yellows were bred. As far as the clear line on the shoulders, some speculation currently suggests it is a sign of growing fast. __________________ DBP Club! My thinking has been invert-ed!

02-13-2013, 02:53 PM	#5
somewhatshocked Obsessed? Maybe (View User Tanks) PTrader: (278/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 8,275	It's not so much a myth as it is dependent upon genetic strain, as you suggest. It's quite pronounced in some of my Neos as they age (that's when it often becomes most apparent). Some never develop it. __________________ 12gal Long \| 20L Shrimp Tanks \| 3gal Longs \| 10gal \| 45-F \| 5.5gal \| Triple Cubes

02-13-2013, 05:42 PM	#6
Kitsune_Gem Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Livermore, Ca Posts: 557	I've seen it on my older male and female fire reds. Never given it much thought. Some got it some didn't __________________ "And 5, very important 5... Don't let me eat pears.. I HATE PEARS."

02-13-2013, 04:47 AM	#2
golfer_d Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Posts: 181	I was wondering the same thing the other day. I have one with a real definitive line from tail to head right along the back.

02-13-2013, 05:47 PM	#7
dmagerl Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 201	I've was always told that the white line around the body in the saddle area is a pre-molt indicator.

02-13-2013, 06:05 PM	#8
speedie408 Canon Pimp #001 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (364/100%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 8,005	Saddle area line means your water is not optimal for the shrimp. They're having molting issues and will probably die later down the line. Your water may be too soft or too hard. What's your water params? __________________ Canon Pimp Club #001 \| "ADA 120-P" \| Shrimp PIX COLLECTION by speedie408 \| RIP 39g "The Beginning" \| RIP "Variance" 40B collectoritis tank"

02-13-2013, 06:35 PM	#9
A.D.D.i.c.t. Shrimpin' Ain't Easy (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 317	Re: White lines on RCS Mine have this lateral line as well, the older females. Hmmm the addiction continues... __________________ DBP Club! ~~~~~~~~ Jumping Into the Deep End: DBP 3 Gallon Long Avatar photo by Naska

02-13-2013, 11:20 PM	#10
DrakeScree Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 255	Speedie408, can you provide any links that say the same? I just want to read more about it.

02-17-2013, 04:18 PM	#11
speedie408 Canon Pimp #001 (View User Tanks) PTrader: (364/100%) Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Bay Area, Cali Posts: 8,005	White lines on RCS Sorry got no links for ya. Just going off of experience sir. __________________ Canon Pimp Club #001 \| "ADA 120-P" \| Shrimp PIX COLLECTION by speedie408 \| RIP 39g "The Beginning" \| RIP "Variance" 40B collectoritis tank"

02-17-2013, 10:21 PM	#12
Optix Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: derrty south Posts: 671	stripes mean its time for my other tank...to avoid spreading the genes __________________ ΔΙΡΤ Fraternity, Inc. #33

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