Help ID issue with Scarlet Cleaner Shrimp

Tuffloud1

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Just received from Live Aquaria. I haven't removed from bag.

Shrimp has black spots, please see picture.

Is this a problem or can I put in my tank?

I currently have a peppermint and fire shrimp already in tank going on 2 years, both healthy.

Thanks for any help.
 

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I had one a while back with about the same thing. Not as dark black but still black. I went away after his next molt.

Not 100% its safe but I never had an issue
 
Thanks for the reply.

The advice on the internet regarding these black spots on cleaner shrimp seem to be all over the place.

Some say it's a virus, some say bacteria infection, some say bruising, some say it's no problem, some say the shrimp will end up dying from it.

Not sure what to believe, lol!
 
I'm pretty sure those black spots are bad moults , a bit of extra iodide always did the trick for me.
 
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