finding molts

amber3k

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I not sure how well the pics are going to help, but I find these molts on a regular basis. I have not found whole body molts, so my question is crab or pistol shrimp?
 

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probably the CUC ate the molts.. my fish loves shrimp molt.

picture looks like crab.. but looks like a boiled crab shell lol
 
All accounted for. I was not aware of any crabs except hermits in my tank and only four cleaner shrimp. I did have a sandy colored hitchhiker crab a few months ago that was added to the sump
 
Healthy inverts molt all the time. Especially after a move to a new aquarium or a big water change, I've found. May be worth getting an iodine test Kit. Correct iodine levels are beneficial and necessary for healthy inverts
 
More pieces coming out of the rocks. Didn't even know this guy was in there.:sad1::sad1:
 

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I do have a lfs checking my levels for me bi weekly and advising me on the amount. I just purchased a refractometer and a couple other tests (alk, mag and calcium) so I have to wait a bit longer to purchase the other test kits.
 
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