Fire Shrimp on his back

[iamjosh]

My Fire Shrimp molted last night I guess now he's laying on his back/side next to his old shell, Is he ok should I right him or leave him be?

I know they molt but thought they hid not laid down.

Is he still molting? dead?

Thanks,
-josh

 

[mojoreef]

Not sure Josh usually they dont do that or at least not for very long. Keep and eye on him and you will know soon enough.


Mike

 

[Johnny]

I would also just wait, after molting they can be very fragile and you could do damage trying to move it or by him trying to escape.

 

[iamjosh]

yeah no movement with the net or since this morning, picked him up in the net and his body was totaly limp waited with him in the net 20-30 min of close watching and no movement or response to stimuli I think he's a gonner.

:-(

-josh

 

[jazznreef]

i haven't had the best of luck with fire shrimp. i've lost a couple and resist now. it's too bad cause they are pretty cool. sorry yours is gone.

 

[iamjosh]

Yeah, not to thrilled about it, Guess I'll be happy with my new feather duster for now.

-josh