Hi all. I am new to the forum. I have been a long time reader, and joined as a member because of some sad events, unfortunately.
I have 8 vampire shrimps in a community tank. It is heavily planted with a lot of rocks, a lot of hiding places for all. They have molted multiple times and have been living happily although I rarely had the chance to see them.
Yesterday, one of t hem came out. Happy news! But not this time. Today, upon careful inspection I realised that it is missing all it's filter/fanning arms! I picked it right away and put it in a breeder box with some caves -- opaque shot glasses -- .
I am very concerned about the little guy and for the rest of the gang.
What is giving me some hope is the place that it came out, is actually the place where I saw 3 of them a few weeks ago when they were molting. I am hoping that it is just molting, and my concerns are meaningles.
Could you please have a look at the photos below and advice?
I have 8 vampire shrimps in a community tank. It is heavily planted with a lot of rocks, a lot of hiding places for all. They have molted multiple times and have been living happily although I rarely had the chance to see them.
Yesterday, one of t hem came out. Happy news! But not this time. Today, upon careful inspection I realised that it is missing all it's filter/fanning arms! I picked it right away and put it in a breeder box with some caves -- opaque shot glasses -- .
I am very concerned about the little guy and for the rest of the gang.
What is giving me some hope is the place that it came out, is actually the place where I saw 3 of them a few weeks ago when they were molting. I am hoping that it is just molting, and my concerns are meaningles.
Could you please have a look at the photos below and advice?
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