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Old 12/07/2007, 01:16 AM
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Video-Cleaner Shrimp Molting - Very Cool
So last weekend I picked up 2 cleaner shrimp at a great price through my local club (CTARS) group buy for $12.50 a pop. I got one for a friend so I have 2 in my tank.

They were looking extra friendly tonight so I decided to tap the glass a little and play with them. I pulled out my camera to video tape and I caught one of the shrimps molting!!!

I always wondered how they actually did the molting process, so now I know and you can too.

You will see the 2 shrimps and the one in the back flips upside down for a few seconds and then shoots out of the old shell. Check it out.

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Old 12/07/2007, 02:23 AM
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Very cool capture on film.
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Old 12/07/2007, 02:41 AM
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thanks thats nice.
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Old 12/07/2007, 03:03 AM
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sweet stuff

dont see that everyday!
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Old 12/07/2007, 03:37 AM
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Glad to share
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Old 12/07/2007, 10:47 AM
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very nice!
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Old 12/07/2007, 01:43 PM
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He didn't waste any time getting out of that shell! Thanks for sharing
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Old 12/07/2007, 01:55 PM
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neat! Rare you can catch those moments on tape.
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