Post-molt -This is the phase after your shrimp leaves the old skin. The shrimp is seen to absorb more water to strengthen the new cuticle. Once the old skin is removed, the new soft skin or shell will take time to harden which is around 42 to 72 hours. Molting -This is the phase where a shrimp sheds the old skin and absorbs water in larger quantities. This phase begins with the relaxing of the muscles and squeezing out of the old skin. Inter-molt - In this phase, the new skin or shell begins to harden by the absorption of proteins and minerals. You will see the shrimp’s weight and mass increase as they begin to eat a lot during this phase. Pre-molt - This phase is before molting. The shrimp will not repair for the next molting process. The appetite is decreased and the cuticle layer shall begin to grow.