My Mantis Changed Color, what does that mean?

[ZC]

I have only had my mantis shrimp for about 2 months now and when i got him he was dark brown and looked to be in good health. Just like two days ago he turned like bright flourescent green, and is not really interested in eating anything.

I've checked all my water conditions and everything is in check and good( my mantis tank is plumbed into my sump with my BIG reef tank. So i know it's not my water.

Any ideas what it could be? Could he be getting ready to molt?
Any help would be greatly apprieciated
Thanks a ton

ZC

 

[Uriel]

If he changed colors, he has already molted.
They usually don't jump right into eating just after a molt, as they wait for everything to harden (their shells...).
He's fine. My G. Platysoma took a wek or so to finalize his molt, gingerly testing taking *whacks* at things, and eating only fresh/frozen shrimp, and that sparingly.

-Ron

 

[rwhhunt]

mine went from brown to orange in his first molt, I am assuming it has something to do with my lighting... Its a little bright, although nothing too big (4 w/gal)