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Molting allows shrimp to shed their old exoskeleton and grow bigger
Younger shrimp molt more often than adults, and healthy shrimp molt more than stressed shrimp.
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Shrimp go through several stages during a molt, including pre-molt, molting, and post-molt
Don't be alarmed! Finding an empty exoskeleton is a sign your shrimp molted successfully.
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Healthy adult shrimp typically molt every 3-4 weeks, while young shrimp might molt every 1-2 weeks
Stable water parameters with low pollutants are crucial for successful molting.
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Calcium helps build a new exoskeleton. Provide a calcium source like cuttlebone for your shrimp
Molting shrimp are vulnerable, so provide plenty of hiding spots like plants or rocks in your tank.
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Look for stuck molts or incomplete molting. You might need to gently remove any stuck exoskeleton pieces.
After a molt, shrimp are soft and need to rebuild their exoskeleton
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Appreciate this natural process and enjoy your thriving shrimp colony