Lifespan of Coral Banded Shrimp

[HClH2OFish]

Hi all,

Peppy, our CBS just passed away 2 days ago. His legs sort of pulled in like a spiders do and he just slowly stopped breathing (could see the little gills at his mouth moving)

We got him when he was about 1"-1.5" long a little over 2 years ago (30 months tops)

I know I'm needing to do a water change as the nitrates are around 30-40, but all other animals are doing well (urchin, mushrooms, snails, hermits, fish)

Just wondering if the high nitrates would have contributed or if this could have been old age.

On a side note, I was totally amazed at how fast the bristleworms in the tank disposed of the body. Incredible critters.

TYIA

 

[herpsandreefs]

Since they are all wild caught, it probably just reached the end of its lifespan, especially if it was bought as a near adult. Thats my guess especially if everything else in your tank is doing fine.



Chris

 

[HClH2OFish]

That's pretty much what I was thinking. Although I'm not sure how much of an adult he was. He was about 5" long from initial size.

Thanks for the info..my fiancee will feel better now.

 

[WRASSER]

Did he shed his exo-skeleton?
Look around I dont know maybe he is still there

 

[WRASSER]

Oh yea, he is still vulnerable and is hiding, If he is still alive

 

[HClH2OFish]

Heh, nope..wasn't his exoskeleton. He's molted quite a few times and I'm familiar with what to look for.

I could see his little gills moving while he was 'wilting' for lack of a better word, and saw the worms working on him too Poor guy...well, he's in a better, shrimpier place!

 

[WRASSER]

Shucks, I was pulling for you. I cought 2 CBS about three weeks ago and put them in my tank.

 

[HClH2OFish]

Well he made it 2-1/2 years and through a rough move cross town, and survived my learning mistakes, so he was a tough lil bugger.

Now I've only got hermits as crustys...oh, and my lobster in the 10gal.

Once we move I want to get a mantis....

 

[WRASSER]

Well good luck and keep us posted