Dig up from molt :(
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Dig up from molt :(
This morning when I woke up, digger, who has been down for around 2 weeks, was dug up and pulled from his shell. I'm thinking it was one of the new crabs who smelled a molting crab!
Rip Digger!!
Rip Digger!!
Re: Dig up from molt :(
Oh no! I am sorry to hear that. How deep is your substrate?
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It varies. Where digger was the sub is about 6-7"
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Wow!! Are these new crabs E's??? Cuz that is plenty of substrate.
I've got 13 crabs and every one has molted at least once if not twice. I know at least 4 that have molted twice and my substrate is between 6-8 inches depending where they are in the tank.
I've got 13 crabs and every one has molted at least once if not twice. I know at least 4 that have molted twice and my substrate is between 6-8 inches depending where they are in the tank.
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No all my crabs are PP's
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Sorry to hear that!
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Re: Dig up from molt :(
6-7" is the bare minimum amount of substrate. In our care guide and the mock crabitat pictured, you'll see that we actually recommend that half the tank be full.MrTeacherDude wrote:It varies. Where digger was the sub is about 6-7"
It is important to remember that they have unlimited digging space in the wild.
None of my tanks have less than 10-13" of substrate, for that reason.
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Dig up from molt :(
My new tank will have approximately 10" of sub. Just have to wait to set it up within the next week to month...
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Am excited to see it once setup! It will be in your classroom, yes?MrTeacherDude wrote:My new tank will have approximately 10" of sub. Just have to wait to set it up within the next week to month...
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It sure will! Transporting them in their current hexagon tank tomorrow where they will probably stay for a week or two until I can get the 75G set up. I have quite a bit of stuff in my Amazon cart just waiting for payday!soilentgringa wrote:Am excited to see it once setup! It will be in your classroom, yes?MrTeacherDude wrote:My new tank will have approximately 10" of sub. Just have to wait to set it up within the next week to month...
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Students come next week, so they may get to experience the set up and regulation of the new tank!
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Would there be a problem putting the current substrate as the top layer of the new tank? Kind of give them that familiar smell?!
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That is really cool. All the kids that come over are always so fascinated by the crabs. I wish that more parents nurtured that quality instead of telling them that certain animals are "nasty" or "creepy".
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soilentgringa wrote:That is really cool. All the kids that come over are always so fascinated by the crabs. I wish that more parents nurtured that quality instead of telling them that certain animals are "nasty" or "creepy".
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The only thing thats "creepy" in this world is insensitive human beings who have no regard for wildlife.
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Oh no:( Hope Digger recovered ok from yesterday's incident. Poor guy! Did he re-shell himself or did u have to help him? Good luck with ur hermies in the classroom! What a great educational experience for the kids! Pics please of the set up