tiger pistol shrimp claw broken off, will it grow back??

[markrxdi]

Well as the title says, I picked up an very small tiger pistol shrimp last night and during the transfer into the tank his larger claw seems to have broken off. He seems to be doing fine without it. Will this grow back and if so how long am I looking at? thanks

[Loverotties]

Sometimes they do on other shrimp.

[markrxdi]

ok, so hopefully it will grow back for him

[Wiskey]

I think it will,.. but wait for someone to confirm that.

Whiskey

[tdwyatt]

Yes, with the next molt.

Feed the shrimp well and the molt will occur more quickly. Perform regular water changes as per usual marine system husbandry to maintain trace elements and to keep nutrient loading low that may otherwise result from more frequent feeding of the shrimp. Use the usual meaty fish items for the shrimp diet.

HTH

[chrischris]

shrimp have the ability to regrow appendages so it should grow back unless theres something wrong with him like a parasite

[markrxdi]

thats great news, thanks for the help guys

[Wiskey]

Happy reefin!

(I'm just happy I remembered right )

Whiskey

[markrxdi]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

Happy reefin!

(I'm just happy I remembered right )

Whiskey

thanks whiskey