Shrimp Problems & Solutions
Something wrong with your shrimp? Find the problem, understand the cause, and get step-by-step solutions. Problems are grouped by urgency so you know when to act.
Act immediately - shrimp lives at risk
Failed Molt: Shrimp Stuck in Shell
Understanding failed molts where shrimp cannot escape their old exoskeleton. Learn why it happens, why affected shrimp cannot be saved, and how to prevent future molt failures.
Why Are My Shrimp Dying?
Comprehensive triage guide for unexplained shrimp deaths. Learn to identify the cause and take immediate action to save your remaining colony.
White Ring of Death in Shrimp
Understanding the dreaded white ring or white line that appears around a shrimp's body, signaling a fatal molting problem that cannot be reversed once visible.
Address within 24 hours
Baby Shrimp (Shrimplets) Dying
Why newborn shrimp disappear or die when adult shrimp seem healthy. Covers filter intake, predation, starvation, and sensitivity issues specific to shrimplets.
Bacterial Infection in Shrimp
Identifying and treating bacterial infections in aquarium shrimp. Learn to recognize symptoms and understand why prevention through water quality is more effective than treatment.
Planaria in Shrimp Tank
Identifying and eliminating planaria flatworms that prey on shrimp, especially shrimplets. Learn safe treatment methods that won't harm your colony.
Shrimp Dying After Water Change
Why shrimp die within hours or days after a water change, and how to perform safe water changes that won't stress or kill your colony.
Hydra in Shrimp Tank
Identifying and eliminating hydra - tiny predatory polyps that catch and consume shrimplets. Learn treatment options that won't harm your shrimp colony.
Address within a few days
Berried Shrimp Dropping Eggs
Why female shrimp release their eggs prematurely and what you can do to save the eggs or prevent future egg drops.
Why Won't My Shrimp Breed?
Troubleshooting guide for shrimp colonies that aren't producing berried females or offspring. Learn the key factors that trigger and sustain breeding.
Vorticella (White Fuzz) on Shrimp
Understanding and treating vorticella - the white fuzzy growth that appears on shrimp shells. Learn why it happens and effective treatment options.
Keep an eye on the situation
Shrimp Losing Color (Fading)
Why vibrant shrimp become pale or washed out, and whether it's cause for concern or a normal variation that can be improved.
Scuds (Amphipods) in Shrimp Tank
Understanding scuds - the shrimp-like crustaceans that hitchhike into tanks. Are they harmful to shrimp, and how to control or eliminate them if needed.
Shrimp Hiding All The Time
Understanding why shrimp stay hidden and when it's normal behavior versus a sign of problems. Learn the difference between shrimp being shy and shrimp being stressed.
Shrimp Not Eating Food
Why your shrimp ignore food you offer and whether it's normal behavior or a sign of problems. Understand grazing vs feeding behavior.
Prevent Problems Before They Start
Most shrimp problems are caused by parameter fluctuations. Track your water quality with ShrimpKeeper and get alerts before small issues become emergencies.
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