likoricke likoricke
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Is this scutariella? #1
Not sure if this is normal or if these shrimp have parasites. Should I do the salt dip just in case?

Information in case it’s useful: my tank is a 2 month old 10 gallon stocked with mixed colour cherry shrimp and 3 guppies. pH is 7.6, ammonia and nitrite are 0, nitrate is 5ppm, and the water is at 72 degrees f. Last water change was last week, 15%. Haven’t added any medication, nor new plants or ornaments save for 1 rock.

Sorry for the blurriness of the photos, I tried my best but they’re tiny little guys!

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likoricke likoricke
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Re: Is this scutariella? #2
There’s also this one! Different shrimp, slightly clearer picture.

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Re: Is this scutariella? #3
Scutariella is a parasitic nematode and looks like little waving branches growing out of the shrimp's head so I don't think yours have it, from what I can see.