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Fish are less sensitive to water quality when compared to shrimp. I have had shrimp effected by problems with water and have had to do last minute water changes and filtration. It has turned out more positive than negative for me when this was done. If you do decide to try this please let us know how it goes. Best wishes, hope your shrimp makes it though alright .

OK, I will try a water change.

Recent development: the shrimp molted again! Is it normal that it would molt again so soon? It is still red with a white stripe down its back, I haven't been able to see if its legs have grown back yet. It seems to be a little more active, but it still isn't opening its fans. Maybe it's getting enough food without that and it's growing fast so it molted?

It seems to be a little more active, but it still isn't opening its fans. Maybe it's getting enough food without that and it's growing fast so it molted?

This just might be the case. You should give it some time to recover from the molt and see how it does in the next couple of days.

Many shrimp stop feeding before they molt, and shortly after until they feel secure again. Frequent molting can be a sign of stress or water conditions the shrimp does not feel good about.

How hard is your water?

Hi- another update- the shrimp is now feeding normally! I am so relieved! Thank you all for your help!

PS- I don't think the water is very hard, I add a little sea salt to it.

Epsom salt, crushed coral, or limestone would be be good for raising the hardness of the water. Sea salt isn't a good idea for FW species.

Oops! OK, thanks for the tip!