Is it ok that my cleaner shrimp has algae growing in his feelers?

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saxman

Guest
Yes, it's fine. When the shrimp molts, it will come off with the old cuticle.
 

al&burke

Active Member
+1 - I think you will find it will molt very soon, mine always looked a bit dirty before it molted.
 
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saxman

Guest
BTW, once it molts, it may disappear for a few days while the new cuticle hardens.
 
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siptang

Guest
Nice. My crabs molt often and I always think my triggers finally had got to them but always found them close to a week later lol.
It's also probably because my clown trigger always had it in her mouth lol
 

bang guy

Moderator
Just my opinion - but if water parameters are good and the Shrimp is growing that reddish algae on the antenna between molts then it's healthy. Unhealthy Shrimp molt often and live a short life.
 
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