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09/07/2008, 06:19 PM
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One of my Fire/Blood Shrimp is pink!???
One of my Fire/Blood shrimps is pink???
 Is this a sign that is sick, dying, old??
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09/07/2008, 06:25 PM
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Are you sure it isn't it's old exoskeloten from shedding?
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09/07/2008, 06:25 PM
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got a picture... but sounds like he is dead
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09/07/2008, 06:26 PM
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Not dead, not molting, this guy moves, eats, and everything...
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09/07/2008, 06:46 PM
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It could be something missing (foods containing beta-carotene) it is what makes some fish red like wrasses and anthias and if it is missing in thier diet thier colors will fade.
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09/07/2008, 06:57 PM
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We did stop feeding pellets and started again a few days... I hope that does it... The other one is fine, and the other two cleaner shrimps we have are very healthy and active...
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09/08/2008, 02:34 PM
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A few photos... not the best quality but I hope you can get a better idea of his condition...
  
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09/08/2008, 05:42 PM
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Honestly, that looks like a peppermint shrimp to me did it used to be red ? If so I have no idea what is causing thge color change
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09/08/2008, 06:38 PM
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It does look sorta like a peppermint but it has white legs, so I'd have to rule that out. I would try feeding it more and then wait and see.
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10/16/2008, 09:01 AM
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Just wanted to report that after starting again to use pellets (was only using frozen cubes), and changing the light schedule and duration; they are back to being full red!!! Woohooo!!
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