Is it immoral for me to get another cleaner shrimp, if this one survives, to mate and provide live food for my tank inhabitants?
How would you tell their gender?
How would you tell their gender?
They should hide when they are asleep it sounds like it is weak. Mine would only "hitch a ride" in the powerhead current. Sounds like something could wrong with you LFS supply of shrimp.
cls8s said:Here it is.
I wouldn't get anything from Petco if you can help it. They typically don't know much and aren't helpful. See if you can find a small local shop. Typically the owners are always there and are very helpful. I know a lot of people here hate chain pet store especially for this hobby.
If he is dragging his body his is ill and probably very frail. It looks like your cleaner might be dying as well.
On a side note, I love the shells in your tank, looks cool
cls8s said:The shrimp is as good as dead. He crawled to the back of the tank and flipped upside down and is unable to right himself again. WTF is going on.
Where did you get the shrimp from? How are your water parameters? How long has the tank been cycled, how big is the tank? And are you using RO/DI water or water conditioner?
Maybe you just got a bad one, the shrimp was probably dyin before he touches your tank