Supplements for shrimp

[TLT]

I've noticed that every new tiger shrimp that I've introduced to my RCS/tiger shrimp tank immediately run to a shed exoskeleton. In the past I've had problems with female tigers dying and I'm wondering, if the cause of death is problematic molting/mineral deficiency, whether you guys supplement your shrimp tanks with anything other than cuttle bones.

I have birds so I have mineral blocks handy, could I add some of those too?

 

[msjinkzd]

I do not supplement anything. What is your ph and water parameters? Are the tiger shrimp being shipped or purchased locally? How are you acclimating them?

 

[H3D]

When I have received new shrimp I have also noticed that the larger ones will typically molt immediately. I have also noticed that my larger shrimp tend to molt every time I do a water change. I believe it is brought on by the change in water conditions.

 

[faun]

My husband bought 11 cherry shrimp and after the first night they molted then after the water change a couple of days ago they molted to.

 

[msjinkzd]

Yes, its pretty normal to molt after acclimation and water changes and as part of normal growth.

 

[dixienut]

if they are stressed they will molt

 

[H3D]

I don't think it is caused by stress, but their unique ability to to create a new exoskeleton that is more suitable to the current water conditions.