patoloco
03-01-2006, 9:31 AM
Hi there.
I have a freshy shrimp in my planted tank and yesterday I saw him carrying something translucent. I was affraid that could be a dead fish but when I had a clearer view it had the shrimp's shape, so I understood it was his old skin.
I tried to pick it with a forceps but shrimpy would get mad at me and didn't let me take it. I was affraid his body could be soft, so i gave up. Today in the morning we were in a blackout so I was unable to watch inside the tank.
The shedded skin was flat against the gravel, and I thought it would remain erect after a molt. This is my first molting experience, so I don't know how this process is supposed to be carried by me or the shrimp. Also, it seemed like he was eating his former skin. Is this normal?
I have a freshy shrimp in my planted tank and yesterday I saw him carrying something translucent. I was affraid that could be a dead fish but when I had a clearer view it had the shrimp's shape, so I understood it was his old skin.
I tried to pick it with a forceps but shrimpy would get mad at me and didn't let me take it. I was affraid his body could be soft, so i gave up. Today in the morning we were in a blackout so I was unable to watch inside the tank.
The shedded skin was flat against the gravel, and I thought it would remain erect after a molt. This is my first molting experience, so I don't know how this process is supposed to be carried by me or the shrimp. Also, it seemed like he was eating his former skin. Is this normal?