Shrimp Dead ??

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  1. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    I just went to my lfs and bought a cleaner shrimp for my tank. I brought it home and introduced it to the tank as you do, It was fine for about 10 minutes then it stopped moving, started to fade in colour, fell off the rock and is now lieing upside down on the substrate. I tried giving it a little nudge but it didn't move at all. Iv never had a shrimp before, Is it dead ??
    My water is fine.
     
    Conor, Apr 7, 2010
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  2. stonewilled

    stonewilled Feather Duster

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    Well, obviously he didn't like something.. did you acclimate it?
     
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  3. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    What is your salinity?
     
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  4. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    Of course.
     
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  5. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    Its.. 1.020, Not the best. but im in the middle of a water change so ill boost it up a litte.
     
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  6. hasek1639

    hasek1639 Fire Shrimp

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    how did you aclimate him to the tank? drip/hang and how long?
     
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  7. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    That would probably be your problem. Get it higher to around 24.
     
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  8. Conor

    Conor Fire Worm

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    I assume he's dead, Iv nudged him afew times, and nothing. So.. Should I just flush him ?
     
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  9. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    Unless you have something else that may eat it as a snack in another tank, yes flush him.
     
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  10. Kovu

    Kovu Fire Worm

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    If you have a bigger yard it might be better if you bury him, I just believe flushing a fish is not a kind thing to do.
     
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