removing shrimp sheddings

[debbie]

Hi, is it important to remove the shells of the shrimps and crabs when they shed?
:happyfish

 

[ivanfj]

No, it's not necessary. As a matter of fact, it benefits your tank since it's mostly calcium.

 

[qwiksilver360]

nope they either break up or dissolve
ive never removed them

 

[thomas712]

I have never removed any of mine. Like ivanfj said its calcium back in the system.
Thomas