Shrimp Shed Shell on First Night

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by FireFish, Dec 16, 2012.

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  1. FireFish

    FireFish Astrea Snail

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    I just picked up a peppermint shrimp from my LFS this afternoon and it has already molted it's shell. Now I realize that shrimp normally shed their shell, but should I have any concern if he did it within 8 hours of being in his new home?
     
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  2. FireFish

    FireFish Astrea Snail

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    FYI My parameters are all normal.
     
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  3. HightechRedneck

    HightechRedneck Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Stress can induce this. It will also hide for the next few days while its new shell hardens up. Id say its normal though.
     
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  4. _alex_

    _alex_ Feather Duster

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    All the shrimp I have and Had over the last 3 years would molt after being put into the tank and also after water changes. Was just a normal thing they did. But they do have problems with molting if calcium is low.
     
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