What is a Fishbone Fancy Tiger Shrimp?

Recently, I was asked an important question about Fishbone Fancy Tiger. While I don’t like direct comparisons with other breeders’ stock, this topic deserves attention.
Since the fishbone fancy tiger is a new and rare variant, I figured it’d be good to do a full write up on how to identify a true fishbone fancy tiger.
Some Context:
There was discussion around 2 similar sets of shrimp: the Fishbone Red Fancy Tiger and the Backline Red Fancy Tiger. There was a massive price difference. A lot of people wondered why.

Let’s start from the basics…

What is the fishbone pattern?

Understanding what exactly sets a true fishbone fancy tiger apart can help new enthusiasts appreciate its unique characteristics. If you’re curious about this striking pattern and what makes a fishbone tiger stand out, you might want to learn more about what is a tibee (tb).

How to identify a high grade fishbone fancy tiger?

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What’s the difference between a fishbone fancy tiger and a backline fancy tiger?

Why is there such a big price difference between a fishbone fancy tiger and backline?

• This rarity in breeding high-grade specimens contributes to the much higher price compared to standard backlines in the market.

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