cleaner shrimp

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  1. Rawdogz

    Rawdogz Torch Coral

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    My cleaner (named Carol) molts 2 time a month is that normal?
     
    Rawdogz, Sep 19, 2008
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  2. REDMANS CUBE

    REDMANS CUBE Fire Shrimp

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    i have 2 in my 29 they molt all the time. and both are always loaded with eggs!
     
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  3. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    Yeah. Mine used to do it about every three weeks. Molting is a sign of growth and health. When the shrimp is molting, its just letting you know its happy ;D
     
    PackLeader, Sep 19, 2008
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  4. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    yea, don't worry about mine molts all the time
     
    GuitarMan89, Sep 19, 2008
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  5. Phayes

    Phayes Aiptasia Anemone

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    If they are fed like crazy, they molt more often.. also good to have iodine supplemented as well if you want it to molt more often.
     
    Phayes, Sep 19, 2008
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