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07/05/2006, 11:59 PM
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Boxer shrimp has shed it's shell...
Hi,
I see that my boxer shrimp decided to shred it's shell. Do I need to remove this shell or is it food for the other inhabitants? |
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07/06/2006, 12:08 AM
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Moved On
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It's called moulting. They discard their old carapace and grow a new one. It's how they grow. I've seen my open brain eat the carapace. No need to remove and discard if you've got a clean up crew. Just more protein for them.
The word is that most 'food' gets eaten 5 or 6 times in our tanks. A pic of my brain eating the carapace: 
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07/06/2006, 12:30 AM
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Moved On
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but wont it cause ammonia to rise a little?
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07/06/2006, 02:04 AM
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The small mass of a shrimp carapace won't raise ammonia measureably.
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07/06/2006, 03:02 AM
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Thanks for the help.
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07/06/2006, 08:52 AM
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I agree...leave it.
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