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    What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

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    I have been finding shrimp molts and dead shrimps, this seems to point out that they die after molting, is there anything I can add in the water to help with this?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Bro you can try this JUN MultiTablet ... maybe can help solve the issue.

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Can get from aquarist chamber ^^

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Can try adding mineral rocks designed for shrimp tanks, they slowly release various beneficial minerals over time that shrimps require to molt and recover quickly (its more convenient than having to remember to regularly dose minerals).

    I have been using BorneoWild Minerocks for quite a while, so far so good... no issues with molting and the shrimps have nice strong shiny shells.
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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Yes, mineral stones is a good investment. Personally using RAC Montmorillonite stone. Have had no shrimp deaths related to difficulties molting.

    Aquarist Chamber too. They have powdered form and stone form. Its better to get stone form because powder form you need to dose. Weekly or monthly up to own preference
    Recent studies shows that putting recent studies in your statement have a higher percentage of trust people put into your recent studies. What?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    For the stone form, can I put into the filter? Or best just left in tank? Cos abit unsightly if left in tank.

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    check your Gh.. It might be the problem that caused your shrimps died..

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mookie View Post
    For the stone form, can I put into the filter? Or best just left in tank? Cos abit unsightly if left in tank.
    Yes, you can also put the mineral rock in your filter too, it'll do the same job.

    Alternatively, you can just break it up into smaller pieces (they are usually very soft and easy to crumble), then scatter them around the tank or hide them behind plants or hardscape. Not sure if it works better but i do notice shrimps making a pit stop whenever they encounter a mineral rock, presumably enjoying a quick mineralized boost.

    Btw, do save the leftover loose powder from the mineral rock packet, they can be used to dose other tanks with some beneficial minerals too.
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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Quote Originally Posted by and88 View Post
    check your Gh.. It might be the problem that caused your shrimps died..
    Is this really necessary? Or can I simply put in the mineral rocks and ignore having to buy a GH/KH test kit ?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Also any bro have a spare mineral rock to sell?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Mosura Gravidas help shrimps molt properly... .....i think Old Sea Mud powder also replenishes minerals like the rocks mentioned.

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Quote Originally Posted by Mookie View Post
    For the stone form, can I put into the filter? Or best just left in tank? Cos abit unsightly if left in tank.
    Sure you can. But as Bro UA mentioned I also did noticed shrimps stopping for a bit nibbling on the stone before swimming off.
    Recent studies shows that putting recent studies in your statement have a higher percentage of trust people put into your recent studies. What?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    difficulties in molting might due to high tds or gH.. do you know whats the tds in your tank?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Quote Originally Posted by and88 View Post
    difficulties in molting might due to high tds or gH.. do you know whats the tds in your tank?

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    i have no idea, didn't buy the test kit for them. I'm staying in a old flat so probably a lot of metal in the tap water.

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    since you already invested into shrimps, I think it is necessary to get the test kits in case anything happens..I understand that it is kind of wasting money.. but it is really important as you wouldnt want to lose any more shrimps. Test kit might be able to find the cause of it

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Yeah that's true, should have invested in mineral rocks before putting the shrimps in.. Now left with half the population, like getting stingy in investing more into them.

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    what shrimp are you keeping?

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    You can dose seachem equilibrium as a cheaper alternative to increase the gH to desired levels. But dont follow the instructions stated as its for mixing with RO/DI water.

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    Quote Originally Posted by and88 View Post
    what shrimp are you keeping?

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    just fire reds

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    Re: What to add for calcium to aid shrimp molting?

    So mineral rocks and old sea mud will increase GH?

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