Rough day :(

[hiltymj]

My eel died and I think my blue painted lobster died too

The lobster was molting and I think he had complications and died is that possible????? I just did a 10 gallon water change last night. It's a 75

In the process of checking the levels now

 

[redsea]

Sorry for your losses. I believe that it is possible for a lobster to pass due to molting complications.

 

[hiltymj]

What can I do to prevent this? Anyone?

 

[redsea]

Not sure on this one.

If I had to guess, I would just say make sure that no fish are picking on it and water parameters are good. I don't low if these make a difference in your issue, but it is just a guess.

 

[Jlsardina]

Here's an excellent site I use to trouble shoot. These guys are very helpful. Have you added iodine to help with molting?

 

[Jlsardina]

http://www.wetwebmedia.com/fwsubwebindex/crayfishdisfaq.htm

Sorry. Lol. Here's the link

 

[hiltymj]

I had not added iodide :-/ I've meant to but just always forgot. He got his tail out but he never got his head or legs molted. Do they molt their heads?

 

[David S]

My eel died and I think my blue painted lobster died too

The lobster was molting and I think he had complications and died is that possible????? I just did a 10 gallon water change last night. It's a 75

In the process of checking the levels now

I've had this problem with an hawaiian pink lobster which died during molting,its new shell actually split during the molt.

 

[hiltymj]

Ammonia was 0

Nitrites were 0

nitrates were like 0-5

 

[SHARPiE]

How often do you do water changes?
You shouldn't have to add any idodine to your tank if you are using a quality salt and are doing regular water changes.

 

[hiltymj]

I use instant ocean reef crystals and it's usually 1 every 2 weeks about 20%