The TRUTH About Failed Aquarium Shrimp Molts!

Molting is a normal and essential process for aquarium shrimp, but not every molt is successful, and failed molts are far more common than many hobbyists realize. One of the biggest misconceptions in shrimp keeping is that all molt failures appear as the white ring of death, when in reality this is only one visible type of failed molt. The white ring of death occurs when the exoskeleton splits incorrectly around the neck instead of along the back, leaving a pale band of exposed tissue that often traps the shrimp mid-molt and prevents it from escaping. Because this type of failed molt is easy to see, it gets blamed most often, while many other shrimp molt failures go unnoticed. Understanding how shrimp molting works, why failed molts happen, and what the white ring of death really means is key to improving shrimp health, reducing unexplained deaths, and maintaining a stable, healthy aquarium shrimp tank.

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