Parasite on my peppermint shrimp!?
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Steve and his Animals
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Very common parasitic isopod that feeds off their gills. Doesn't seem to harm them, maybe slows their growth overall. Actually molts and grows with the shrimp.
I've removed these before; shrimp heads can be lifted lightly, like a flap on the sides. I use a pair of tweezers gently open their head and remove them, then hold the shrimp under the water to let any air out of the bubble-shaped carapace before closing the head again.
I've removed these before; shrimp heads can be lifted lightly, like a flap on the sides. I use a pair of tweezers gently open their head and remove them, then hold the shrimp under the water to let any air out of the bubble-shaped carapace before closing the head again.
ScurvyFrog
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Agree with Steve - removed one on a skunk cleaner shrimp. A bulge remained in his gill plate but gradually disappeared after a few molts. Getting rid of the air bubble after removal is key.
