Cause for concern?

[BALISTIK]

So recently I've noticed a circular hole that is not continuous with my peacock mantis shrimp's exoskeleton. i would says its a 1mm diameter circle.

Hes about 4 inches long and he last molted in the begining of january. I've had him since late november. For the past few months i thought he would molt but nothing. All of my water parameters are in check.

I fear this could be shell disease. But I hope not and I hope he molts soon just in case.

heres a pic

 

[kookerson]

Bump.........After reading your thread, I decided to take a look at mine for the same spot. Turns out, not only does she have one that looks yellow like yours, but there is definately a hole in the center of the yellow......so, personally, I would be concerned.

 

[kookerson]

Also, check this out...........

http://www.blueboard.com/mantis/care/shell_disease.htm

now might be the time to take some of this advice into action.........Hopefully I can get mine to pull through, or I will be pretty butt hurt.......

 

[yankeereefer]

Increase feeding and reduce light cycle in order to to stimulate a molt

My peacock had several lesions worse than what you are seeing and a molt took care of all of it

 

[kookerson]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13064314#post13064314 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by yankeereefer
Increase feeding and reduce light cycle in order to to stimulate a molt

My peacock had several lesions worse than what you are seeing and a molt took care of all of it

Right on, tjats encouraging! : )

 

[BALISTIK]

thanks for the advice y'all. i have cut down on lighting, and i will definitely increase feeding.