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Molting allows cherry shrimp to grow bigger by shedding their old, too-tight exoskeleton
Younger shrimp molt more frequently than adults, and healthy shrimp molt more often than stressed shrimp
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herry 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 cherry shrimp molted successfully
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Healthy adult cherry shrimp typically molt every 3-4 weeks, while young shrimp might molt every 1-2 weeks.
Stable water parameters with low levels of pollutants are crucial for successful molting.
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Calcium is essential for building 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. Offer soft, easy-to-eat foods
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Now you're a cherry shrimp molting expert! Appreciate this natural process and enjoy your thriving shrimp colony