Iodine additive

[Joe Fish]

Do you always have to add iodine to your tank when you have shrimp that need it?

 

[Lorna]

I always go by the rule that I don't add anything that I don't test for. Iodine test kits are hard as there are three different iodines that are in your tank and I don't think there is a test that tests for all available iodines. If you are vigilant in your water changes your salt mix will have enough for your shrimp.

 

[Joe Fish]

Thanks Lorna. I just added a clearner shrimp and wanted to make sure.

 

[wayne]

Utter waste as the additives are terribly unstable and likely only efective for a few hours. Just rely on water changes

 

[Joe Fish]

I guess my tank if fine. I came home today and the shrimper already molted. I seen an extra set of antennas and I first I thought he died. Then I seen some other ones moving. I was confused until I seen it was a ghost shell. Should they be removed right away?

 

[OCCFan023]

you can leave them in. My cleaners love to nibble on it but it cant get annoying if it gets stuck in a pump.

Its funny your reaction towards the first molt was the exact same as mine, and probably 95% of others as well, just thought it was funny. But yes you can leave the molted shell in if you wish.

 

[fish outa wata]

the molted skin really does look real at first sight.