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Azedenkae
04/12/2015, 02:15 AM
Just kidding, I only have one. It is a Venus Anemone Shrimp (Ancylomenes venustus). Only got it last Tuesday, and by today (Sunday), it had molted. I am unsure when it happened, but it has been hiding since about two or so days ago.

Out of curiosity, when do they usually come out again? I don't really mind, it's currently hiding within the macroalgae that I have in there, but yeah, just curious really.

Also, is there anything I should be thinking of in terms of supplements?

It's by itself in a bonsai aquarium, so no worries about predators.

Anemone
04/12/2015, 10:50 AM
Molts after significant changes in water chemistry (such as being put in a new tank) are not uncommon. They are often "shy" for several days after molting as their exoskeleton hardens.

No need for any "shrimp-specific" supplements, as long as you are giving them a good mix of food.

Kevin