Dying ghost shrimp

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lake_tuna

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Hey guys, so I had this ghost shrimp for about 2-3 months, and it seems to be dying at the moment. When I got it, it had a transparent body, but lately, it's been kind of non-transparent and yellowish. Is this a sign of something bad in the water, or is it just time for him to go? I'm reading that it's a sign that it will expire soon, but I thought these shrimp live 1-2 years.

I had a crystal red shrimp die a week ago, but that one seemed like it got stuck under an ornament in the tank. The ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate levels are all optimal. WC is done every week, and I add recommended dosage of Flourish Excel and Flourish at less than half of the recommended dosage, since I have only low-light plants.
 

Linda S

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how many shrimp do you have left? I thought it was supposed to be half the dosage of excel. could be wrong though

I have amano and red cherry shrimp and excell has not been an issue with mine dosing every other day

sorry for your loss.
 

ayra321

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some ghost shrimp just turn a funny color sometimes,this may be the case with yours but im not sure.btw i have a female who started to turn green
 
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