TheShrimporium Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I would like to hear what others use in their tanks as an additive to help with molting. Whether it is certain foods, rocks, etc. Please post what you use in detail (full product name, feedings per week, etc) I am in the market for some additives which is why I'm posting this so help a brotha out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 8, 2014 Report Share Posted July 8, 2014 I like white pellet. .. I feed it once a week. I usually find molts the next day so I would say it works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I am a firm believer in water changes for molts. All natural, and basically free! I top off daily since summer is here. I try to top off and then do a water change once a month in summer. It's hard to do water changes and keep a stable tds when you water evaporate 4" every three days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 That's one of the reasons I stuck with tenners, Subtle. The param swing was too much from evap in a small tank. But I guess a 10g is even considered a Nano, which surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Yeah I have a tenner for meh shrimp. It's best size IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Im doing a 29 gal neo paradise. .. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 Awesome. I know some people who do TB do 40g. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted July 9, 2014 Report Share Posted July 9, 2014 I couldn't find shrimp when I had them in a 20 gallon, yikes. Of course, this may have been more because I had wild type, clear-bodied neos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I have a 30 and a lot of 20L. and setting up a 55g Sulawesi tank. -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I like the long tanks though gives you a larger floor plan. The talls are not very fun unless you have a nice structured scape to keep them up on it. -Chris Hungle64 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilguppy Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 I use mosura gravidas once in 2weeks. I see empty shells after 2days. Not alot. but more than usual. I feed twice a week.with bw bebi,shield,gg bacter ae,mosura old sea mud. Mosura gravidas & bw stout once in 2weeks. I hope it helps little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 Is it possible to take out the molts, dry them and grind them up until you have a nice fine powder and then dose that when you do. Water change to induce molting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sbarbee54 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I always find nice molts after I feed blanched spinach. Also I do a pinch of calcium montromilite on every water change. To have good molts they need sources of calcium so feed a good diet of foods with that. To get them to grow faster and molt more often I would add in some frozen blood worms once a week or once every other week. Protein helps them grow faster thus causing the need to molt. Don't over feed protein but make sure you have a good source as part of their diet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
countryboy12484 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Whit pellet is just a calcium supplement..... if a few folks would care to try it I would be willing to send out some samples. . My shrimp love it. PM me if interested Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Snails can have tums for calcium. Anybody know if shrimp can do the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 There are products to force molt or so they claim using chitin. So could you do the same by collecting shrimp molts griding to a powder and dose that to the water collumn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 I bought a large bottle of low molecular weight Chitosan awhile back to help with molting, but my results are inconclusive. The difference between Chitosan and Chitan is that Chitosan is water soluble. If anybody wants a nickle baggie to try and give results on, just pay shipping for a first class envelope. PLease note- this is for research only. I guarantee nothing. Your shrimp may turn purple, die or dance the Watoosie. You do this under your own risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 11, 2014 Report Share Posted July 11, 2014 Lol. Not a risk I'm willing to take yet. But you could grind up molts and put in a home made food I know that. The shrimp eat there molts anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Is molting bad for shrimp? I read its increadibly taxing for them and they can be very weak right after molting. Is it really ok to induce it, and at what frequency? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 All depends on the situation. Sometimes if I don't have any berries in a tank for a while, I'll induce with cooler water change- but whenever you induce a molt- always risky. If they are not ready, you may lose your shrimp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
00camaro16 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 I like the long tanks though gives you a larger floor plan. The talls are not very fun unless you have a nice structured scape to keep them up on it. -Chris When I picked up my latest 20 I made sure to do a long not tall just for that reason. I feel like the height is a waste of space to be honest. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 All depends on the situation. Sometimes if I don't have any berries in a tank for a while, I'll induce with cooler water change- but whenever you induce a molt- always risky. If they are not ready, you may lose your shrimp. Is it mostly temperature that induces molting, or is it stuff like the PH deference in old and new water? How much percent water change would you say you do when trying to induce? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Temperature and change in TDS/gh will induce molting. Doesn't matter much on percent of water changes if temp is very different. Differring water of 10-20% will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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