Skunk shrimp has black spot

Pictures to follow soon (by the time I thought to take a photo, my light was out and didn't want to disturb the slumber of the fish)... I found tonight a black spot on the side of my scarlet skunk shrimp. Any one have any ideas what it could be and/or if I should be worried? He doesn't seem to be acting any differently, still goes after food and is generally active. I realize with Thanksgiving, probably will be hard to get a response soon, but as soon as anyone can reply, I'd appreciate it. I'll try and post pictures tomorrow.

 

My fire shrimp get some black spotting before a molt. Hopefully that is all it is! ;D

 

Here's a photo:

 

I had a skunk shrimp that did the samething. After a molt it was gone.


phil

 

yep same here... it should go away when it molts. If not then you can push the panic button. But i wouldnt worry about it for now.

Marc.

 

man i seldom see my new lysmata. hides all the time. funny i had in my old tank 3 of these and they were out all the time. i think the black spot is normal (not sure though)