Disappearing Cleaner Shrimp

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So yesterday I got a skunk cleaner shrimp. He was in the tank last night, happy and it seemed like he was fine. I saw him this morning at 5am when the tank was still dark. This morning, no sign of him. I have looked everywhere. Did somebody eat him?? Are these guys good hiders? I just hope he is still alive. Any thoughts?

 

[BL1]

You be surprised how well they can hide. Also, if moving him into your tank caused him to molt then you probably won't see him again until his shell re-hardens again.

 

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Thanks BL1. I really hope he isn't dead!

 

[Northstar24]

Look for his antenna, but they are very, very good at hiding

 

[SarahSmile]

When you add one, they usually hide for a few days, molting. Soon you may see his molt lying about then he'll be back around, being all shrimpy.
No worries.

 

[NanoReefer]

+1 i feed my cleaner mysis everyday and he malts about every two weeks. where he hides is right under a visible rock so i always know where he is tho.

 

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Well I have looked everywhere in that tank and I still don't see him. Maybe he will come out tonight. I really hope he is still alive!

 

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Still no shrimp. Starting to lose hope

 

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I'd give him a couple of days of hiding before I gave up hope. I assume he's pretty small and there are lots of places he could hide?

I used to see my glass shrimp mostly at night when I went down with a torch and could see their eyes shining...

 

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We saw him today! Still alive. Thanks guys!

 

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:Cheers: