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Is my shrimp OK?

632 views 5 replies 3 participants last post by  detective_columbo 
#1 ·
I bought a fire shrimp on Thursday and when I put him in the tank he swam about and settled in a few places before finding a little cave but since then he hasn't came out as far as I have seen and he seems disinterested in food.
Is this normal behaviour?
Thanks
 
#5 ·
Many shrimp are shy and will stay in their "home" or hide during the day. They will scavenge at night though. If you have any pellet type food, drop some in at night for him.
 
#6 ·
Maybe he is scavenging in the middle of the nights because he still hasn't come out his cave. I did spot feed him with a turkey baster though yesterday and he shot out and grabbed some food so I know he has eaten at least now. Hopefully he regains some of the confidence he appeared to have in the shop!
 
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