First molt - Does it tell me anything?

gmann1139

Active Member
My fire shrimp molted for the first time today. Is there anything I should be looking for on the shrimp or the molt (which I'm leaving in for the hermits) to make sure it was a 'good' molt?
Also, how often does this happen? I've only had the shrimp for 2 weeks.
 

jman72

Member
Shrimp often molt soon after introduction to the tank. If you are adding iodine, then he should be fine. However, right after a molt is when they are most vulnerable, so keep an eye on him if he isn't hiding in he rockwork.
 

gmann1139

Active Member
Iodine - I guess that's one more test kit to buy.
I have not dosed iodine in the past. What's the recommended levels on that?
 
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