is my shrimp shedding or do i have 2?
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pezenfuego
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The appropriate term is molt...just a little factoid for ya
But it is likely a molt. I can't count the number of times I've cheered because my pistol shrimp died...only to find that he just threw his exoskeleton...sad day.
In any case, I leave mine there unless they get sucked into something. I haven't personally had any issues with leaving mine in.
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
But it is likely a molt. I can't count the number of times I've cheered because my pistol shrimp died...only to find that he just threw his exoskeleton...sad day.
In any case, I leave mine there unless they get sucked into something. I haven't personally had any issues with leaving mine in.
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
xcali1985
Active Member
Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3105128
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
WHAT! I have 2 in my tank and they molt regularly. Never had a problem with them. They seem to get along well together.
http:///forum/post/3105128
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
WHAT! I have 2 in my tank and they molt regularly. Never had a problem with them. They seem to get along well together.
saltyjewell
Member
Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3105128
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
I just got two peppermints but its a 170g so should be fine.(don't worry I didn't get any more fish)
Can you keep two different kind of shrimp? I really want a blood shrimp, almost got one but I bocked at the price.
http:///forum/post/3105128
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
I just got two peppermints but its a 170g so should be fine.(don't worry I didn't get any more fish)
Can you keep two different kind of shrimp? I really want a blood shrimp, almost got one but I bocked at the price.
xcali1985
Active Member
In the home aquarium, these shrimp not only are a blast to watch, but will also provide cleaning services for their fellow aquarium inhabitants. This can be very helpful in preventing diseases like Ick. The Cleaner Shrimp will also clean your hand when you place it into the aquarium. They are always hungry and love to be fed. They are very peaceful and more than one can be kept in a tank.
That is a quote from SWF website:
Source: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
That is a quote from SWF website:
Source: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
vsecret
Member
thank you for correcting me. I'm from a fishing town in Maine so I'm used to being around lobsters that "shed" 
I was told by a lobster men that i should keep the shed in my tank because (at least with lobsters) they tend to eat their shed and that helps them become stronger. I'm not sure if its the same, but decided to keep it in there. My cleaner looks so much more vibrant now that he's "molted"!
I was told by a lobster men that i should keep the shed in my tank because (at least with lobsters) they tend to eat their shed and that helps them become stronger. I'm not sure if its the same, but decided to keep it in there. My cleaner looks so much more vibrant now that he's "molted"!
king_neptune
Active Member
Originally Posted by SaltyJewell
http:///forum/post/3105262
I really want a blood shrimp, almost got one but I bocked at the price.
30 bucks isnt too bad. kinda steep, but they are a very pretty shrimp
http:///forum/post/3105262
I really want a blood shrimp, almost got one but I bocked at the price.
30 bucks isnt too bad. kinda steep, but they are a very pretty shrimp
Originally Posted by PEZenfuego
http:///forum/post/3105128
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
I have seen numerous people keep more than one cleaner shrimp in their tanks very successfully.
http:///forum/post/3105128
Sorry to disappoint you. Oh well, you can't have two cleaner shrimps anyway...
I have seen numerous people keep more than one cleaner shrimp in their tanks very successfully.
stanlalee
Active Member
Originally Posted by Xcali1985
http:///forum/post/3105264
That is a quote from SWF website:
Source: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
they have plenty of wrong info in their descriptions. they are USUALLY peaceful to each other especially when paired or added at the same time. if you have one established and add another their is no garauntee they will get along. Been there, done that. new cleaner got chased on site from the established cleaner. use to even have video of it cause it happened daily.
http:///forum/post/3105264
That is a quote from SWF website:
Source: https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=4
they have plenty of wrong info in their descriptions. they are USUALLY peaceful to each other especially when paired or added at the same time. if you have one established and add another their is no garauntee they will get along. Been there, done that. new cleaner got chased on site from the established cleaner. use to even have video of it cause it happened daily.