Neena
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We have had our little guy for about a month and he’s always been active and a good eater. We feed brine shrimp and always siphon out the dead to keep water clear. He’s a voracious eater though! Haha
Today though I noticed he’s being still and floating on the surface a lot. When I went to feed him he didn’t even pay attention to the food. He usually goes after it right away and chows down. In the photo I think maybe it’s shed coming off his little arm? I’ve also noticed his gills are nearly completely gone. So here is my question:
Do they get stay still a lot while shedding and not eat? Should I keep offering him shrimp today or stop until tomorrow maybe? I’m just so nervous that he’s not himself and floating so much. I should note that if I get near him he will dart back to the bottom, but I’m just nervous something is wrong. Please help?
Also curious as to when to change the enclosure to a land dwelling environment for him. He has a large hide that actually juts out of the water perfectly so he can get on top of it and climb out when he’s ready.
Today though I noticed he’s being still and floating on the surface a lot. When I went to feed him he didn’t even pay attention to the food. He usually goes after it right away and chows down. In the photo I think maybe it’s shed coming off his little arm? I’ve also noticed his gills are nearly completely gone. So here is my question:
Do they get stay still a lot while shedding and not eat? Should I keep offering him shrimp today or stop until tomorrow maybe? I’m just so nervous that he’s not himself and floating so much. I should note that if I get near him he will dart back to the bottom, but I’m just nervous something is wrong. Please help?
Also curious as to when to change the enclosure to a land dwelling environment for him. He has a large hide that actually juts out of the water perfectly so he can get on top of it and climb out when he’s ready.
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