Molting Question.

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  1. Vbagate

    Vbagate Flamingo Tongue

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    I have a coral banded shrimp. Should I take the molted exoskeleton out of the tank. Is there any added benefit to leaving it in the tank?
     
    Vbagate, Sep 21, 2010
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  2. cdmorrison01

    cdmorrison01 Astrea Snail

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    I would take it out. I'm not sure it will negatively affect your tank, but the skeleton makes it look like something is dead in there...kinda gross.
     
    cdmorrison01, Sep 21, 2010
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Just leave it.
     
    Corailline, Sep 21, 2010
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  4. Azocean

    Azocean Plankton

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    I take mine out. Most cuc wont eat it or do anything with it and i dont think there is any benefit to leaving it in either. If u can get to the molt just take it out.
     
    Azocean, Sep 21, 2010
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  5. hasek1639

    hasek1639 Fire Shrimp

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    i leave mine in cause well the pods consume it. Takes them 12hrs or less and its no more.
     
    hasek1639, Sep 21, 2010
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  6. M-Ocean Man

    M-Ocean Man Flame Angel

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    I also leave all of mine in. They are broken down by the CUC/water movement within a day.
     
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  7. bama

    bama Humpback Whale

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    I left mine in. It usually got pushed around by the current until one of my open brain corals would catch it and eat it whole.
     
    bama, Sep 21, 2010
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  8. vankirk

    vankirk Sea Dragon

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    Leave it. It will be gone in a day or two anyway.No worries.8)
     
    vankirk, Sep 21, 2010
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  9. SAY

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    leave it in.
     
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  10. Vbagate

    Vbagate Flamingo Tongue

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    Thanks for all the input.
     
    Vbagate, Sep 21, 2010
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