Molting

[MasterP]

I bought a singapor flower shrimp or wood shrimp or about 6 weeks ago and two days ago it molted for it's second time. I wa wondering how often the shrimp molts and is mine molting alot becuse it is growing. I think i remember reading that shrimp molt every one to two months: thats why i was posting.

 

[Bloo]

It depends very much on the age of the shrimp as well as the water I believe. If yours is young and growing, they can molt every few weeks I believe

 

[littleme1969]

Hi
I have long arm shrimp (get to approx 15cms) and mine molt every couple of weeks at the moment. Alot depends on the diet, If they are well fed, they will grow quickly and need to molt more often.

 

[MasterP]

Thanks for the replies. It still probably has an half inch to grow.