Control the setup
Use one aquarium light, background, and camera angle. Avoid mixed daylight and LED color when comparing animals.
Clean the outside glass and remove reflections without putting cleaners near open tank water.
Preserve original images
Keep an unedited copy and make crops or exposure adjustments as separate files. Strong saturation and selective recoloring can misrepresent a shrimp.
Name photos with the date and tank ID so they remain connected to the breeding record.
State what the image shows
A photograph records one view, not the shrimp’s full color under every light. Include age or maturity context when known.
Do not claim a grade or parentage from appearance alone. Explain the limits of the comparison.
Use these as general hobby references. Test your aquarium and confirm product guidance before making changes.