Shrimp Molt issues?

[crazyshrimp]

Hi Everyone, this is sort of a last resort as im not sure whats happening in my tank or what could be lacking, im having the same issues Biggie was having in this thread http://www.shrimpkeepersforum.com/forum/showthread.php/5626-Whats-wrong-with-my-BB with some of my shrimp. Some CRS , Mish and a blue bolt is looking the same, Bent with a clear gap behind the head??

WP are:

gh 5

kh 0-1

no ammonia, nitrites, nitrate

ph 6 or a touch under

tds 150

calcium 25 ppm

temp 22-23

ive tried 30% water changes using salty shrimp, started adding genchem beta-g, azoo max balls still not much molting going on...feeding ebita spinach tabs every 2-3 days, tried spinach aswell... have got IAL in the tank.. using ista shrimp soil !

Im really at a loss as to what could be causing this! waiting on genchem biozyme to arrive... willing to try anything at this point in time and all help is appreciated!

[BlueBolts]

Hi Daniel, the clear gap means the shrimp is getting ready to moult. It'll tend to bend/distort itself to "loosen" it's shell. Your WP looks awesome... It's difficult to assess these situations, suggest you ensure a variety of diet, add some mineral powder (benibachi/Mosura), and in a last resort, after ensuring all the above is done, and you're getting desperate, there's the breeding liquid. Unsure whether this is the right advise, as each tank is different, but a lack of Chitosqn in your WP, can cause these issues.

[crazyshrimp]

Thank you for the help Marcus :)