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How can you tell if shrimp are molting?

Asked: Tom Lures, Last Updated:

Molting behaviour There are a few signs in a shrimp's behaviour to look out for which can signal they might be ready to molt. The most common sign is noticing that they're spending a lot of their time standing still and not moving very far for maybe an hour or more.

FAQ

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    But to watching anglers, the chemistry is largely irrelevant, it is simply the act of bubbling that suggests a fish is present. In addition to bacterial generation of gases within the substrate, bubbles are also formed by the feeding and regulatory processes of the fish themselves.

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    A fairly oily fish yet still lean, it has a high Omega-3 content making it a very healthy option. Not only are Australian Salmon cheap as chips, they're a fast growing species meaning populations can replenish themselves quickly.

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