Dead shrimp or shed shell?

[misscaretaker]

Hi, being a bit of a numpty, how can I tell if what I have in my tank is a dead shrimp or a shed exoskeleton?

 

[jay]

Shell looks like something has ripped out of it and hollow.
A dead shrimp looks more solid and still have some colour to it... husks are white white white and see through in places.

 

[thebullit]

you will know the difference if you find it. have you ever pulled skin off your arm after being sunburnt?????? thats what a molt will look like........say no more. a dead shrimp will be a dead shrimp or eaten....

 

[Fred Dulley]

Dead Amano shrimp tend to be pink, whereas the exoskeleton is just white.