skunk shrimp molted, no iodine, few quick questions

sikpupy · 10/13/2008, 06:49 PM

My shrimp was cleaning fish the day I got him, he seemed happy. When I got him home and put him in the tank, he went into a trance like mode. I thought he was a gonner. Now, one night later, he molted. Guess the first question would be... Is that indicitive of him being happy, unhappy or indiferent?

Second question is, I do not have any iodine for him, wasnt expecting him to molt so fast. I DID change the tank water just before putting him in, then dripped him to the fresh/new water changed water from the tank. Will there be enough minerals in there for him because of this? I did 3 gallons on a 20l which probably has about 13-15 actual gallons of water in it.

Hop · 10/13/2008, 07:06 PM

It is a trace element within your salt mix. It should be fine.

HaleMoana · 10/13/2008, 07:14 PM

^+1

Normal water changes should provide enough iodine.

sikpupy · 10/13/2008, 07:25 PM

Thats what I was thinking and hoping, thanks.

Any reason why he molted so quick? Was it coincidence?

scott058 · 10/13/2008, 07:30 PM

Mine molts every couple months. I always just thought he was getting bigger. I'd say its no big deal at all

HaleMoana · 10/13/2008, 07:36 PM

It's completely natural. They outgrow their skeleton (not sure how technical that is). But it is natural. I would be worried if I didn't see mine molting.

As for the timing... maybe he was just due. Or maybe the stress kicked it in... either way, I wouldn't worry about it.

sikpupy · 10/13/2008, 07:58 PM

Cool, not really worried, was just curious of the timing. I am actuallt being optomistic that he enjoyed his new home so much he said "hey, this place has all i need, i think I will molt in this awfully cozy place", lol.

10/13/2008, 06:49 PM	#1
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	skunk shrimp molted, no iodine, few quick questions My shrimp was cleaning fish the day I got him, he seemed happy. When I got him home and put him in the tank, he went into a trance like mode. I thought he was a gonner. Now, one night later, he molted. Guess the first question would be... Is that indicitive of him being happy, unhappy or indiferent? Second question is, I do not have any iodine for him, wasnt expecting him to molt so fast. I DID change the tank water just before putting him in, then dripped him to the fresh/new water changed water from the tank. Will there be enough minerals in there for him because of this? I did 3 gallons on a 20l which probably has about 13-15 actual gallons of water in it.

10/13/2008, 07:06 PM	#2
Hop Carpe Noctem!!! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 8,548	It is a trace element within your salt mix. It should be fine. __________________ Hop Current Tank Info: 300-gallon in-wall system (mixed reef)

10/13/2008, 07:14 PM	#3
HaleMoana Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 433	^+1 Normal water changes should provide enough iodine. __________________ HaleMoana = Home of the Ocean - Delaware Valley Reef Club - Current Tank Info: Custom Starphire 220 In Wall Wrasse Retreat

10/13/2008, 07:36 PM	#6
HaleMoana Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly Burbs Posts: 433	It's completely natural. They outgrow their skeleton (not sure how technical that is). But it is natural. I would be worried if I didn't see mine molting. As for the timing... maybe he was just due. Or maybe the stress kicked it in... either way, I wouldn't worry about it. __________________ HaleMoana = Home of the Ocean - Delaware Valley Reef Club - Current Tank Info: Custom Starphire 220 In Wall Wrasse Retreat

10/13/2008, 07:25 PM	#4
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Thats what I was thinking and hoping, thanks. Any reason why he molted so quick? Was it coincidence?

10/13/2008, 07:30 PM	#5
scott058 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 180	Mine molts every couple months. I always just thought he was getting bigger. I'd say its no big deal at all

10/13/2008, 07:58 PM	#7
sikpupy Moved On Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,431	Cool, not really worried, was just curious of the timing. I am actuallt being optomistic that he enjoyed his new home so much he said "hey, this place has all i need, i think I will molt in this awfully cozy place", lol.