Harpsandfish Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Hello, all! What does a failed molt look like? And how often should I be finding exoskeletons so I know there aren’t any problems? Also, what is the difference between schooling and shoaling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackLabelCarling Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Schooling is when a school of fish swims together in the same direction and shoaling is when fish stay in a group together, usually for safety, but not in an organized fashion for lack of a better description. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpsandfish Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 @BlackLabelCarlingThanks! I guess, then, that my rasboras are shoaling and my green neon tetras are both. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CT_ Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 It's quite common for people to use them interchangeably as well so you can't expect that they're being "technically correct" when they use it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes L. Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 (edited) A failed molt = RIP. You'll have a dead shrimp if it can't molt. As far as how often you should find the ghostly exoskeletons, that depends on how many shrimp you have and your water temperature. Shrimp will grow faster in warmer water, so molt more often. I have about 25 shrimp and I see exoskeletons easily a couple times a week. I have a heavily planted tank so I rarely remove the exoskeletons. The shrimp will actually get a bit of nutrients and calcium from it, and what they don't consume will biodegrade into the water column. Although if you keep proper water parameters, that may not be necessary, so removing them is a personal choice. Edited February 10, 2021 by Wes L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpsandfish Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Thanks, @Wes L.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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