Molting Issues (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Post-molt Mortality)
Molting Issues (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Post-molt Mortality) — Caused by mineral deficiency (Ca, Mg, K), low alkalinity, pH fluctuation, or stress. Shrimp need minerals to form new shell after molting.
Symptoms
Soft shell > 12h post-molt, thin shell, stuck old shell, post-molt mortality, uneven sizing, unsynchronized molting.
Risk Level
Soft-shell shrimp are vulnerable to cannibalism and bacterial infection through shell.
Treatment Protocol
1. Broadcast minerals: GROWMIN, MIXBOOM — apply evening before molting.
2. Feed minerals: CALPHOS GRO, QUICKSHELL GOLD mixed in feed.
3. Increase alkalinity: ALKA UP if alkalinity < 120 ppm.
4. Vitamin C: CANFORTA, VIMIX for stress reduction.
5. Regular supplement every 5-7 days.
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FAQ
What is Molting Issues (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Post-molt Mortality)?
Caused by mineral deficiency (Ca, Mg, K), low alkalinity, pH fluctuation, or stress. Shrimp need minerals to form new shell after molting.
Symptoms of Molting Issues (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Post-molt Mortality)?
Soft shell > 12h post-molt, thin shell, stuck old shell, post-molt mortality, uneven sizing, unsynchronized molting.
Is Molting Issues (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Post-molt Mortality) dangerous?
Soft-shell shrimp are vulnerable to cannibalism and bacterial infection through shell.
How to treat Molting Issues (Soft Shell, Hard Shell, Post-molt Mortality)?
1. Broadcast minerals: GROWMIN, MIXBOOM — apply evening before molting. 2. Feed minerals: CALPHOS GRO, QUICKSHELL GOLD mixed in feed. 3. Increase alkalinity: ALKA UP if alkalinity < 120 ppm. 4. Vitamin C: CANFORTA, VIMIX for stress reduction. 5. Regular supplement every 5-7 days.