Blue shrimp in the process of moulting [pix]

**andrewtyr** · 9th Jul 2005, 10:53

Just caught this bugger changing his exoskeleton. Shrimps are said to be the weakest just after changing 'clothes'.

Blue moulting his shell

How a blue should look like fully clothed

Shells are moulted as the shrimp grows up

**benny** · 9th Jul 2005, 11:24

Wow! Not an everyday sight for sure. Usually they hide and do it when the lights are out.

They are very vulnerable immediate after moulting and that makes them easy prey.

Cheers,

**andrewtyr** · 9th Jul 2005, 12:12

Originally Posted by benny

Wow! Not an everyday sight for sure. Usually they hide and do it when the lights are out.

They are very vulnerable immediate after moulting and that makes them easy prey.

Cheers,

Yea, I agree. Apparently this guy wanted to be special.