Is my ghost shrimp molting or dying?

[nvan2]

the inside of his tail turned white, hes laying upside down, and his feet are still moving.. he also moved from one spot to another while doing this, although i didnt actually see him move myself. Do they lay on their backs when they molt, or is he just croaking?

 

[OrionGirl]

I've never actually seen ghost shrimp during the molt, but that doesn't sound good. I know with SW shrimp, they don't lay down at all. I'd keep a watch on it--and keep in mind that ghost shrimp aren't the longest lived shrimp out there. A year and a half is about average, and without anyway to know how old is was when purchased, it's a tough call.

 

[nvan2]

He is the smallest one..... o, he just moved again... Anyway, a week back he did get sucked into the filter, so maybe hes just finally dying because of that or something... do some stay really small all their lives?

 

[Red Tailed Wonder]

Can you get us a picture? I have seen my shrimps molting but they dont lie on there back.

 

[nvan2]

dont have a digital : (... plus hes dissapeared.. they seem to do that sometimes. I have no idea where they hide though.