crs question

[timwag2001]

i have a crs that has almost lost all of its white color?
any reasons it might have done that?

 

[Crispino Ramos]

It could be a mineral and nutritional deficiency, sign of stress due - to out of preferred water pH and temperature.

 

[mellowvision]

most likely a lack in calcium... but could also be from poor water quality. it depends though, whether it's in a community tank or a crs only tank. I found my crs in community tanks didn't have as much color as when I kept them alone. I think maybe they don't want to stand out.

 

[The Zigman]

What are you feeding them?
Do the others look OK?

what are the water params, gh and kh, as well as temperature?

 

[Crispino Ramos]

Here's a link that will answer your questions.

http://www.theshrimpfarm.com/shrimp/crystal-red-shrimp/