Found an isopod on my peppermint shrimp

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I've had the peppermint shrimp for 3 months today i found it lying on it's side with a huge isopod on it! I immediately removed the shrimp! What do I do next!!!

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Put it back into some tank water, BUT NOT in the tank. Then bring out the tweezers.

 

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A quick freshwater dip should release it
 

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