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by daws409
Fri Dec 02, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: D.I.Y Projects and Equipment
Topic: 10 gallon tank question
Replies: 11
Views: 887

Re: 10 gallon tank question

I only could afford a 10 gallon tank. I mixed beach sand and EE about 6 inches. Have driftwood water bowls etc. Not much land area at all. I am not the creative type, and was hoping someone could help me design a second level maybe using suction cups ir anything to better design my tat. Please help...
by daws409
Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:40 am
Forum: Crabitat Conditions
Topic: Type of tank
Replies: 19
Views: 2246

Re: Type of tank

not sure how to post an image but the terrarium has a front lip on. thought that would be easier for my daughter to get in to feed and change water. We have plenty of other pets as well as farm animals and wouldn't get spending as much time researching if I didn't think it was a pet that was just g...
by daws409
Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:32 am
Forum: Molting
Topic: new to crabbing molting question
Replies: 2
Views: 417

Re: new to crabbing molting question

Okay so digging them up a can still be harmful rather you are digging around them or not. This is because you can collapse the tunnels around them causing suffocation. My largest takes about 5 months to molt. They've molted many times by themselves in the wild. They know what to do and will come up ...
by daws409
Wed Nov 30, 2016 9:17 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Show us your exotics!
Replies: 47
Views: 4222

Re: Show us your exotics!

ErikRasmussen wrote:Omg yes! and what a shell choice she made. The red against that green is brilliant.
kieagcarm wrote:What a BEAUTIFUL crab, I've never seen one so brilliantly red

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by daws409
Tue Nov 29, 2016 7:38 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Show us your exotics!
Replies: 47
Views: 4222

Re: Show us your exotics!

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This is Hunter. She is a female straw. :) Didn't know sex until recently.

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by daws409
Sun Nov 27, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: My Dudes
Replies: 20
Views: 1322

Re: My Dudes

Can't see pics...
by daws409
Fri Nov 25, 2016 11:39 pm
Forum: New Crabs and New Crab Owners
Topic: ? species new hermie new crabber
Replies: 8
Views: 400

Re: ? species new hermie new crabber

Definitely a PP. All crabs (no matter species) have different personalities and they can come in a variety of colors. Shy Guy never likes to be seen and Digger acts just as you described yours.
by daws409
Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Emergency
Topic: Dead crab out his shell in FW pool
Replies: 4
Views: 657

Re: Dead crab out his shell in FW pool

I have no clue. Wish I could help. I would recommend getting a set of gauges. Feel test doesn't tell anything. My tanks always feel the same but if you look at gauges, it fluctuates. Temp range 78-85 and humidity range 78-90.

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by daws409
Mon Nov 21, 2016 12:06 pm
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Minimum size for ISO?
Replies: 3
Views: 1611

Re: Minimum size for ISO?

An isolation tank is a must and must mimic the main tank in temp, humidity, substrate depth and consistency, think of it as a small version of the main tank for new purchases, sick or molting crabs. You can get away with not having an iso for a little while but it's highly recommended and very bene...
by daws409
Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:46 am
Forum: Emergency
Topic: Dead crab out his shell in FW pool
Replies: 4
Views: 657

Re: Dead crab out his shell in FW pool

Sorry for your loss. Other than gauges and shells, it sounds like your doing everything else right. You can get a cheap digital gauge at Wal-Mart. I think $10 at most. Make sure you do a salt test first. You can get a bag of shells from Jo Ann's cheap too. Many have done this but most of my shells c...
by daws409
Mon Nov 21, 2016 11:34 am
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Minimum size for ISO?
Replies: 3
Views: 1611

Re: Minimum size for ISO?

I'd say 10 gal minimum as long as you can fit SW, FW, food, extra shells, and a hidey in there comfortably... ISO is just what it implies. No need for extras. You could get a thin corner shower caddy (1 in I think) and netting for shell shop. This will leave more floor space.... Sub should be at lea...
by daws409
Sun Nov 20, 2016 11:15 pm
Forum: Crabitat Conditions
Topic: Hobby Lobby Cholla Wood
Replies: 3
Views: 1303

Re: Hobby Lobby Cholla Wood

I've been using it for over a year with no problems. You can zip tie a couple of pieces together for a longer length. I always try to match the diameter and the holes if I can so that it looks like one piece.

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by daws409
Sat Nov 19, 2016 6:14 pm
Forum: Archivables
Topic: PLEASE, NO NEW TOPICS! FIND YOUR STATE.
Replies: 44
Views: 18851

Re: Post Adoptees Here (Crabs that need a new home)

Hey guys, I've found this page on Craigslist " 27 Painted Hermit Krabs " . If you are in College Station or in Texas are, please consider helping these guys out. I personally would like to help, I'm in Houston and I couldn't travel that far. Her landlord is forcing her to smash them if nobody rescu...
by daws409
Sat Nov 19, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Substrate?
Replies: 9
Views: 1635

Re: Substrate?

Thanks for the input. :)
by daws409
Fri Nov 18, 2016 11:30 am
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Substrate?
Replies: 9
Views: 1635

Substrate?

Hi, I'm a so confused! I'm new to the forum but not to crabbing. I've been using straight EE for about 5 years now....I've never had any problems with this but I read somewhere that straight EE was bad for the crabs. I have noticed that shells do loose there beautiful coloring (gloss, shine, top coa...