my cbs is missing it's claws

[sweetsop]

Just returning from a 2 day trip away, I noticed that my coral band shrimp is now missing it's 2 front giant claws...how and what could of happend? Any advise is appreciated!

Thanks,

Sweetsop

 

[masterswimmer]

No idea what happened, but when it molts it will have brand new claws the next morning.

Russ

 

[212jay]

Not to worry they will grow back when it molts. It must have had a run in with one of it's tank mates.

 

[sweetsop]

Thanks, hope they grow back, they are so cool.

- Sweetsop

 

[KathyC]

Not to worry, as the others said, they do grow back.
My CBS lost his when I was moving him to redo the rockwork in his tank. At times it is a defensive move..they literally 'eject' their arms to be left behind (and hopefully satisfy the attacker) while the rest of the shrimp escapes whatever is attacking it. In my case it was me:arg:

I watched my CBS like a hawk to see hiw they would grow back...every day..nothing..for about 2 weeks. Then I noticed he was slightly wider than usual (as he is shortly before he molts)..but still could not see any new 'arms.
The following day - there he was fully intact..all arms and legs accounted for. Still stying to figure out why they weren't remotely noticable the night before.
Amazing animals we have here!
Best of luck to yours - I'm sure he'll do just fine!

 

[sweetsop]

thanks Kathy, he/she is very cool, one of my favorites so far...

 

[inline6]

You should also find out if something is causing it to loose its arms, it is possible it got into a fight with one of its tank mates.

 

[duke62]

i bought mine 3 weeks ago.when it was taken out of tank i dropped its arm.then a week later waala it reappeared.i now call him houdini.

 

[bigbris1]

Make sure there isn't a deficiency in your tank causing him to loose his pincers. I bought my CBS from Petco sans arms & they grew when he molted. I supplement iodine to ensure he, my other shrimp & my purple reef lobster can molt properly & make sure they get enough to eat.

 

[crox99]

What other inhabitants you have in your tank?

 

[sweetsop]

good points......

* what brand of iodine do you recomend?


others:

gbta
carpet anemone
nemo
purple fire fish
6 line wrasse
wrasse (kinda looks like a 6 line, but not exactly)
yellow & brown stripe goby
fire shrimp
pepermint shrimp
hermit crabs & snails
sand sifting star fish
feather duster
corals.....

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

I use kent. Have used seachem in the past, the important thing is to buy a test kit and make sure you get your iodine levels right.

 

[masterswimmer]

I use kent. Have used seachem in the past, the important thing is to buy a test kit and make sure you get your iodine levels right.

Please make sure you follow this instruction. It's more important than dosing iodine itself.

swimmer

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Russ I learned from the best!

 

[sweetsop]

will do!

* can I get this at Petco & if so, what is the best kit (brand)?

 

[SuRFeR BoY]

i would say it was stressedd by something else in the tank. if there stressed and you touch there claws they actually come off quite easily or lack of food for a decent perdiod of time ( i notice if my CB is hungry for a decent period of time his anteners get short( i bought a few skimmer and now feed my tank quite well), vitamens..ect