G Grymatta Large Fish May 29, 2005 #1 May 16, 2005 439 0 0 May 29, 2005 #1 G Grymatta May 29, 2005 One of my Amano shrimps molted! What does that mean? Does that mean its getting bigger? I can see its shell lying there but dont see the shrimp itself..prob hiding.
One of my Amano shrimps molted! What does that mean? Does that mean its getting bigger? I can see its shell lying there but dont see the shrimp itself..prob hiding.
Lotus Ultimate Fish Moderator May 29, 2005 #2 Aug 26, 2003 15,115 13 38 Southern California home.earthlink.net May 29, 2005 #2 Lotus May 29, 2005 Yes, it means it's growing, or there has been a drastic change in water parameters. Most shrimp will hide while their new shell hardens. Often, they will eat the old shell that they shed, for the minerals it contains.
Yes, it means it's growing, or there has been a drastic change in water parameters. Most shrimp will hide while their new shell hardens. Often, they will eat the old shell that they shed, for the minerals it contains.
G Grymatta Large Fish May 30, 2005 #3 May 16, 2005 439 0 0 May 30, 2005 #3 G Grymatta May 30, 2005 ahh ok..thanks Lotus! My shrimp dont like eating their old shells...go figure.
