Crabs + Species Identification

IMS08 · Post by **IMS08** » Sun May 26, 2019 12:29 am

Hey Everyone! I've been a long time member of the HCA but haven't been active for a while so it's great to be back! I took a short break from crabbing, (a few months without crabs) until I went to petco and saw exotics that I couldn't resist saving (against my better judgement of course, it's not recommended to support a chain store.) I live in Wisconsin and exotics aren't common at all. I know my crabs aren't pp's and believe they're Ecuadorians but can't tell. I've posted the pictures below of two of my crabs, and would love name ideas and identification.

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IMS08 · Post by **IMS08** » Sun May 26, 2019 12:32 am

Also, sorry for the blurry pictures. I can try to get some better ones tomorrow but wanted to get this post out.

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Oliviet#1 · Post by **Oliviet#1** » Sun May 26, 2019 6:00 am

I May be wrong but they look like they are Es

doth · Post by **doth** » Sun May 26, 2019 8:18 am

they are adorable!!! I'd guess E's as well

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Post by **JoeHermits** » Sun May 26, 2019 4:18 pm

Those are teardrop-shaped eyestalks, so Es.

Edit: Spelling.

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Post by **aussieJJDude** » Sat Jun 01, 2019 6:38 pm

Another one for team E.

(Plus very cute pics, and welcome back to the addiction!)

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YouTube · Post by **GotButterflies** » Sun Jun 02, 2019 6:54 pm

For Es, I personally recommend the following:
At least 10 gallons per crab
At least 10-12" of substrate (regardless of the size of the crabs)
At least 2 proteins a day - and calcium available at all times

By following these protocols, I have never had issues with my Es

Es also prefer warm temps I keep my tanks 80-85.

HCA: Hermit Crab Association