Do amano shrimp shed?

[fishfanatic]

I want to know if it was eaten or just hiding.

 

[roydooms]

I think all shrimps do. I just got my amano shrimp from HN1 and SM today. I want to find out as well.

 

[fort384]

No.. they molt

 

[fishfanatic]

I have never housed shrimp before... so I am very new to the world of shrimp. I also want to know if it is a good or a bad thing if they shed?

 

[fishfanatic]

No.. they molt

Does molt mean they loose there outer shell? Kind of like a snake?

 

[fort384]

It is healthy. They have to molt to grow.

Often other shrimp will eat the shells after molting as well. It is a bit macabre, but it is a great source of calcium, and normal behavior.

 

[fort384]

Does molt mean they loose there outer shell? Kind of like a snake?

Yupper

 

[roydooms]

Just leave those in the tank for the shrimp to eat?

 

[fort384]

yes

 

[fishfanatic]

Should I just leave the 'molt' in the tank? (I only have one shrimp right now... but 10 in the mail)

 

[fishfanatic]

Just leave those in the tank for the shrimp to eat?

Sorry about the double question.

 

[roydooms]

Hey, it's your thread. I should be the one apologizing

 

[fishfanatic]

My poor shrimp that are in the mail.... I don't think the company did one day shipping. Will they make it if it takes a few days to get to my house?

 

[fort384]

sure, they will most likely be fine... especially with the mild weather right now.

 

[fishfanatic]

Thanks for the positive feed back. It is a little cool here right now (~50 f) so I will just have to wait and see

 

[fort384]

They will still most likely be fine. I am sure whoever shipped them put them in an insulated shipping container.

 

[fishfanatic]

Even if they don't all make it, it will be nice to have some more. I like to watch them eat the algae. They were also only 2$ a shrimp

 

[fort384]

Wow that is a great price on Amanos. I think they will be fine. Best of luck with them!

 

[fishfanatic]

Thanks! Ttyl