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a.perez1989 · 04/06/2011, 07:11 PM

Is it unhealthy if my cleaner shrimp sheds?

duncantse · 04/06/2011, 07:15 PM

No. That's totally normal for shrimps.

a.perez1989 · 04/06/2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duncantse

No. That's totally normal for shrimps.

thanks at first i thought my shrimp died and then i seen him coming out from the back i was scared for a bit lol

smichaels68 · 04/06/2011, 08:20 PM

It's called molting, and it's perfectly normal.

highhopes592003 · 04/06/2011, 11:00 PM

I freaked out too until I read a post on here. After the fact though it made sense cause even crawdads in our creek do and a trantula I babysitted once did too. So I felt kinda silly when I thought about how I reacted to my shrimp. Ive learned alot from the members here on rc.

Michael · 04/07/2011, 12:10 AM

It won't hurt in the tank either, but I would remove it myself, I have heard about some reefers varnishing them and keeping them for ornaments, well I'm not sure if that is true though LOL.

demonnite57 · 04/07/2011, 06:22 AM

I've kept the shell of my Anemone Crab and my Pom Pom Crab after they molted. Luckily the shells stayed intact. It was the first time they molted in my tank, so as a little victory for doing something right I kept the shells! But, yes when my Pom Pom molted (about 2 weeks after I got him) all I saw was the shell and I freaked that he died till I saw him moving around and laughing at me.

Korrine · 04/07/2011, 07:12 AM

Leave the shell in. They can come back and eat it or other critters can eat it to build their mineral levels.

dre09 · 04/07/2011, 07:58 AM

I woke up this morning and thought my hammer coral ate my cleaner shrimp. All I see are antennas sticking out of the middle of it. I look a little closer and I see the tail. The lights were still off in the tank so I couldn't see real well. I'm thinking, no way could the hammer eat a cleaner shrimp but I'll admit I was a a bit nervous. After looking around a bit more he was hanging out under a rock in the back and he had just molted like I was hoping. But dang that was scary for a second.

a.perez1989 · 04/07/2011, 10:55 AM

Haha I see I wasn't the only one that freaked out. Yeah I left the shell in there...

disc1 · 04/07/2011, 01:59 PM

+1 on freaked out first time I experienced a molt in my tank.

puffer21 · 04/07/2011, 02:43 PM

I like to add iodine to my tank, Iodine helps inverts molt. Only dose a small amount though.

Korrine · 04/07/2011, 03:17 PM

Iodine should not need to be dosed unless you don't keep up on your water changes. Don't dose anything unless you test for it. Dosing is a headache. Don't do it unless you really need to. Easy to screw something up.

puffer21 · 04/07/2011, 05:45 PM

I notice that some salts dont think have enough iodine. And if you have a lot of shrimp , you will need to dose. But i only do half of what the bottle says.

Korrine · 04/07/2011, 10:41 PM

What salt are you using?

Korrine · 04/07/2011, 10:47 PM

Here is a quote from one of the great chemistry gods!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Holmes-Farley

FWIW, I do not believe that shrimp need supplemental iodine to molt. That is a reef keeping myth, IMO. Many of us have kept shrimp for many years with no supplemental iodine.

And that was from this March...just some food for thought.

puffer21 · 04/08/2011, 07:02 AM

The only things i ever dose to my tank are cal, alk, mag, and a little iodine. from articles that i have read and from my experience i think it does help. When you are using salts like IO, i dont believe there is enough. I also keeps lots of shrimp in my tank

04/06/2011, 07:11 PM	#1
a.perez1989 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 143	shed Is it unhealthy if my cleaner shrimp sheds?

04/06/2011, 11:00 PM	#5
highhopes592003 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 110	I freaked out too until I read a post on here. After the fact though it made sense cause even crawdads in our creek do and a trantula I babysitted once did too. So I felt kinda silly when I thought about how I reacted to my shrimp. Ive learned alot from the members here on rc. __________________ 100 gallon tank,20 gallon sump,Canopy w/4x80 w T5s with 2 workhorse 7 Ballasts, Pan World 100PX-X 1270,Aqua Remora Pro with Mag,Rena Filstar xP,65 lb of Live Rock

04/07/2011, 12:10 AM	#6
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	It won't hurt in the tank either, but I would remove it myself, I have heard about some reefers varnishing them and keeping them for ornaments, well I'm not sure if that is true though LOL. __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

04/07/2011, 06:22 AM	#7
demonnite57 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 253	I've kept the shell of my Anemone Crab and my Pom Pom Crab after they molted. Luckily the shells stayed intact. It was the first time they molted in my tank, so as a little victory for doing something right I kept the shells! But, yes when my Pom Pom molted (about 2 weeks after I got him) all I saw was the shell and I freaked that he died till I saw him moving around and laughing at me. __________________ This hobby is NOT a hobby! Once you come to the realization it's an addiction all will be well! Current Tank Info: 75g Reef (drilled) w/ 30g Sump/Fuge (8x54W T5, AquaEuro 100 Skimmer, Koralia 750 x2, Koralia 1, RKL+ System); 44g Penta Corner Reef (6x18W T5, AquaEuro 100 Skimmer, Koralia 1 x4)

04/07/2011, 07:12 AM	#8
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	Leave the shell in. They can come back and eat it or other critters can eat it to build their mineral levels. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

04/06/2011, 07:15 PM	#2
duncantse Fish Advisor Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,604	No. That's totally normal for shrimps.

04/06/2011, 08:20 PM	#4
smichaels68 Moved On Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 23	It's called molting, and it's perfectly normal.

04/07/2011, 07:58 AM	#9
dre09 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 76	I woke up this morning and thought my hammer coral ate my cleaner shrimp. All I see are antennas sticking out of the middle of it. I look a little closer and I see the tail. The lights were still off in the tank so I couldn't see real well. I'm thinking, no way could the hammer eat a cleaner shrimp but I'll admit I was a a bit nervous. After looking around a bit more he was hanging out under a rock in the back and he had just molted like I was hoping. But dang that was scary for a second.

04/07/2011, 10:55 AM	#10
a.perez1989 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 143	Haha I see I wasn't the only one that freaked out. Yeah I left the shell in there...

04/07/2011, 01:59 PM	#11
disc1 -RT * ln(k) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock Posts: 9,705	+1 on freaked out first time I experienced a molt in my tank.

04/07/2011, 02:43 PM	#12
puffer21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,006	I like to add iodine to my tank, Iodine helps inverts molt. Only dose a small amount though. __________________ I have never been one for guidelines Current Tank Info: 20g Turtle Tank and 58g OC Ultimate Reef :)

04/07/2011, 03:17 PM	#13
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	Iodine should not need to be dosed unless you don't keep up on your water changes. Don't dose anything unless you test for it. Dosing is a headache. Don't do it unless you really need to. Easy to screw something up. __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

04/07/2011, 05:45 PM	#14
puffer21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,006	I notice that some salts dont think have enough iodine. And if you have a lot of shrimp , you will need to dose. But i only do half of what the bottle says. __________________ I have never been one for guidelines Current Tank Info: 20g Turtle Tank and 58g OC Ultimate Reef :)

04/07/2011, 10:41 PM	#15
Korrine You could get a ticket!! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upper midwest Posts: 4,288 Blog Entries: 1	What salt are you using? __________________ Try to keep in mind that we are all human...mistakes do happen! Be kinder than necessary because every one you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Current Tank Info: 40 breeder - started 9/2011 - platinum perc and sanjay's black photon clownfishes; sps and lps, and soft corals; 250w MH, 20 long sump w Bubble Magus Nac 3.5 skimmer 12g nano cube -serpent star, mini carpet anemones, w 6 sexy shrimp, 150w MH, maxi je

04/08/2011, 07:02 AM	#17
puffer21 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,006	The only things i ever dose to my tank are cal, alk, mag, and a little iodine. from articles that i have read and from my experience i think it does help. When you are using salts like IO, i dont believe there is enough. I also keeps lots of shrimp in my tank __________________ I have never been one for guidelines Current Tank Info: 20g Turtle Tank and 58g OC Ultimate Reef :)

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