iodine - molting

[Pallen81]

I'm going to get a Fire Shrimp and some Iodine pretty soon. I have to dose the tank with Iodine to help him molt correctly right? Should I get one or two shrimps and should I get different shrimp or both Fire Shrimps? i've read conficting info....ThANKS!

[Reefscape]

I'm going to get a Fire Shrimp and some Iodine pretty soon. I have to dose the tank with Iodine to help him molt correctly right? Should I get one or two shrimps and should I get different shrimp or both Fire Shrimps? i've read conficting info....ThANKS!

No, you dont need to dose the tank with iodine. As long as you have a good water change routine ( i always suggest 10% weekly ), there will be adequate ammounts of iodine in the water column. Always remember that if you do dose any additives, endure you have a test kit that matches...

What other shrimp are you concidering buying?

Niko

[Pallen81]

oh really? hmm, well I guess I saved some money on Iodine then... thanks.

I don't know. I wasn't dead set on another shrimp other then the Fire Shrimp. Thats the one I really want. But hmmm...

Peppermint shrimp or a Banded Coral Shrimp (I heard they can be kinda bossy sometimes), or another Fire Shrimp

What would be best if any?

[BIGgourami]

i would think that the cleaner would be best, then another fire, then the CBS.
cbs is going to fight with it, another fire might if the tank is too small, and a cleaner really shouldn't mess with it.

[Pallen81]

i would think that the cleaner would be best

I dont want a cleaner shrimp. I have never been impressed by them.

[Reefscape]

personally, i would have a pair of fire shrimps..your tank is more than adequate for them..

Niko

[Pallen81]

personally, i would have a pair of fire shrimps..your tank is more than adequate for them..

Niko

yeah, that would be pretty wicked. I read that Fire Shrimps are more likely to be out in the open and active if there is a pair... any truth to this?

[Reefscape]

that is a very true statement indeed.

Niko

[Pallen81]

would the fire shrimp threaten my featherdusters/other inverts hermits etc?

[Germanman]

would the fire shrimp threaten my featherdusters/other inverts hermits etc? no they tend to get killed by other things more often really. i add iodine to my tank and have seen it effect the corals very nicely. having it just a bit higher than the ocean makes things look spectacular as well as brings out color in my shrimp. just remember test for what u add.

[RONCGIZMO]

Can you use Med grade iodine? I would think it would be the same as let's say Kent without 99.9% water (or what ever % it would be)

[Germanman]

Can you use Med grade iodine? I would think it would be the same as let's say Kent without 99.9% water (or what ever % it would be)
i would only use what is made for aquariums in aquariums...its testing fate with outside products.

[jayghmi]

I have two fire shrimp and two peppermint shrimp. The fire shrimp are always out front and the peppermint shrimp are rarely seen. My fire shrimp are awesome and not afraid of anything. They will ride on my hand if I stick it in the tank.

They also have an uncanny way of finding "any" scrap of food that gets past the fish. They are usually the first thing someone comments on when they see my tank.

I would definitely get two!

Jay

[Pallen81]

i got Fire Shrimp and they are doing great. had them for about 2 weeks. they both molted when I did my last water change. i didn't have to add any addition iodine.

[Subliminal]

Pics?

I love my cleaners. They're always so active, and when there were fish in the tank, I'd occasionally see them flying by on a fishback.

Now, with no fish in the tank, they're like the kings of the castle. But everytime I stick my hand in the tank they both come from the entire other side to clean my fingertips.

Plus, it's cool when they 'swim' by with all those little feet in their butts. ;)

[5xevy]

Congrats on your fire shimp! They are directly related to the cleaner shrimp and you may even catch them trying to clean your fish. You're so fortunate. I have 3 fire shrimp and I rarely see them at all. I love the coloring though. I also agree that it is not necessary to add iodine. The salt you use most likely has iodine in it anyway.

[Pallen81]

Congrats on your fire shimp! They are directly related to the cleaner shrimp and you may even catch them trying to clean your fish. You're so fortunate. I have 3 fire shrimp and I rarely see them at all. .

yeah they come running out and act frantic when its feeding time. Little pyschos. its everybody's favorite part of my tank. lol.

[Pallen81]

my fire shrimp molted again. thats twice in a two week span? A day after water changes... is that normal?

[Pallen81]

finally i got some decent pics of the fire shrimp. they are doing great. super aggressive eaters though, its really funny to watch them get all excited.

[Reefscape]

some great pictures and very nice looking shrimp

[Catpicklesdog]

Excellent piccies and I know it's slightly off topic but I still love that feather duster you have in the 2nd picture!!!

[Germanman]

nice fire shrimp!

[cwpvt100]

What happens if you overdose on iodine? I have been adding some, but i guess i didn't realize the consequences if i added to much.