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Highnmighty217 wrote:1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it?
Calcium 2inches-6inches
H: Sand needs to be 3x your biggest crabs height and at least 6 inches. Also as soon as your other crab is up chuck the calci sand and use play sand. You can find it from any hardware store (cheap) mix this in a 5:1 ration sand to eco earth.
2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they read?
Have one non digital on side but I have used a Accurite digital in center and just got a new one for larger tank I moved over to get accurate reading the last couple days as needed.
Temp: 76degrees
Humidity: 99% (has always stayed really high n I have leave piece of glass lid open from time to time)
H: Ok You definitely need to calibrate that hydrometer as I think it's In correct. I do t have a link but just search it in this forum.
3. Is a heat source used in the tank? If so, what?
UTH back of tank & insulated
4. What types of water are available (fresh or salt) and how is the water treated (what brands of dechlorinator or salt mix and what ratio is used to mix it)?
Zoomed fresh water
Instant ocean saltwater
H: I'm not sure about zoomed but hopefully another crabber will chime in- I use spring water or dechlorinated water.
5. What kinds of food do you feed and how often is it replaced?
Lots of HCP n fruits/vegs
H: Make sure you have lots of calcium In there diet (cuttlebone or oyster shell) as well as protein from dead insects and meats and fish.
6. How long have you had the crab and what species is it, if known?
6 months, all 3 PP's
7. Has your crab molted, and how long ago did it happen?
Yes twice just 2-3 weeks if that long
8. What type of housing are the crabs kept in, what size is it and what kind of lid is on the housing?
10 gallon, glass lid
H: I would recommend a bigger tank it is a bit overcrowded. You mentioned financially getting stuff was a problem (I know it's crazy expensive) so you can get a tank off of of Craigslist, let go, Mercari etc.
9. How many crabs are in the tank and about how large are they?
3 PP's (2 medium, 1 small)
10. How many extra shells are usually kept in the tank, if any?
Right now about 6 (have much more but have be getting things ready to transition)
H: 3 per crab minimum.
11. Have there been any fumes or chemicals near the crabitat recently?
No
12. How often do you clean the tank and how?
Just clean top level, vinegar paper towel to wipe sides, clean out food/water
13. Are sponges used in the water dish? If so, how are they cleaned?
No
14. Has anything new been added to your crabitat recently?
No
15. Is there any other information you would like to share that might be helpful (anything that is regularly part of your crab care, playtime, bathing, etc.)?
No
16. Please describe the emergency situation in detail.
Explained above with pictures.
Use a plastic water bottle cut in half with the lid off for air flow. Stick it into the sand around the weaker molter. Put some moss in the bottle to keep up humidity. Also drop a few prices of cuttlebone in.
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True LadyJingleJones! I am aware of their conditions (heat/calcium,etc) in this 10 gallon. It's been a while that they've all been up at same time! I have heat/humidity stable in new tank with about 10inches of play sand/EE. Final step of that today n moving heat source up further on back of tank. I need finish water bowls. So with them 'on top' of sub they should be ok n I can move them as soon as basics as set up in new tank? No fear of one tryin molt and other one hurting him?LadyJinglyJones wrote:New tank is exciting! Do you have an idea of how long it'll be til it's ready?
A higher temp would be a good thing. But I imagine you know that.![]()
I don't think you have to worry about your crabs molting together. They naturally will separate when they need to do their thing... it's an instinct thing, I'd expect.
Hermiearth has a point about sand depth, but I almost wonder if you really want to promote molting in a calcium sand mix. The danger with calcium sand fusing when wet seems more serious when you've got molters. There isnt any coconut coir mixed in, is there? I wonder if that might improve the safety at all, if you added some where the sand is lower.
Anyone have thoughts on how to handle potential molts in the short term, til the baby comes up, but before the new tank is ready?
I do think you want to leave them to themselves... stressing them won't help their molts, and may induce burrowing, when you'd really prefer they not (if they can help it :roll: ).
I doubt at that stage he would be able to dig down. Moving him could cause a lot of stress.Highnmighty217 wrote:Yes I believe I do have enough shells and I have to right kind of shells (of course learned hard way along the way) I did however realize when pulling out my stash I had more smaller ones then medium. I definitely have the 3-5 per crab but probably do need to look into gettin more to grow into.
So do I not move them? They still are not moving from the hut. Not drinking/eating or checking out shells. Nothing. I don't believe he can have successful molt in this tank obviously he's settin in about 2inches of calcium. Should I move him to new tank give him a better chance? Or no Bc possible surface molt?
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Oh can use a simple plastic bottle as wellHighnmighty217 wrote:Where can I find the soda pop idea? We don't drink pop so I would go out n get like a 20oz? Clean out with water vinegar?
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