Pools

[Moonlightdreams]

My pools aren't the deepest, but I think they're deep enough, though. Sheldon is molting, so I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure he could submerge in them, or very close to it. The only problem is Peanut. He's little and the pools are too deep for him. I have the bottom lined with rocks, but they're a hassle for me to clean, and also make it so Peanut can get out, but neither crab can submerge, yikes!

I've heard about the wonders of craft mesh, and I want to make a ramp. I know I have some around here, but it's gone missing. I'm still going to make a ramp after I find it, but is there anything else I could do for now? I don't really have any plastic plants to use, unfortunately. Could I put moss in the water? Would that help?

Also, side note. I just got a bag of chia seeds, and I'm hoping to make a little chia garden. For those who grow chia seeds in your tank, how long do they usually take to sprout, and do they grow better in EE than sand?

Thanks, everybody.

[Hermiesguardian]

My pools aren't the deepest, but I think they're deep enough, though. Sheldon is molting, so I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure he could submerge in them, or very close to it. The only problem is Peanut. He's little and the pools are too deep for him. I have the bottom lined with rocks, but they're a hassle for me to clean, and also make it so Peanut can get out, but neither crab can submerge, yikes!

I've heard about the wonders of craft mesh, and I want to make a ramp. I know I have some around here, but it's gone missing. I'm still going to make a ramp after I find it, but is there anything else I could do for now? I don't really have any plastic plants to use, unfortunately. Could I put moss in the water? Would that help?

Also, side note. I just got a bag of chia seeds, and I'm hoping to make a little chia garden. For those who grow chia seeds in your tank, how long do they usually take to sprout, and do they grow better in EE than sand?

Thanks, everybody.

Do you have any burlap? Maybe line a couple of the sides.

[Moonlightdreams]

My pools aren't the deepest, but I think they're deep enough, though. Sheldon is molting, so I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure he could submerge in them, or very close to it. The only problem is Peanut. He's little and the pools are too deep for him. I have the bottom lined with rocks, but they're a hassle for me to clean, and also make it so Peanut can get out, but neither crab can submerge, yikes!

I've heard about the wonders of craft mesh, and I want to make a ramp. I know I have some around here, but it's gone missing. I'm still going to make a ramp after I find it, but is there anything else I could do for now? I don't really have any plastic plants to use, unfortunately. Could I put moss in the water? Would that help?

Also, side note. I just got a bag of chia seeds, and I'm hoping to make a little chia garden. For those who grow chia seeds in your tank, how long do they usually take to sprout, and do they grow better in EE than sand?

Thanks, everybody.

Do you have any burlap? Maybe line a couple of the sides.

I think so. I also have jute. I could try making a net, maybe.

[leah610]

My pools aren't the deepest, but I think they're deep enough, though. Sheldon is molting, so I don't know for sure, but I'm pretty sure he could submerge in them, or very close to it. The only problem is Peanut. He's little and the pools are too deep for him. I have the bottom lined with rocks, but they're a hassle for me to clean, and also make it so Peanut can get out, but neither crab can submerge, yikes!

I've heard about the wonders of craft mesh, and I want to make a ramp. I know I have some around here, but it's gone missing. I'm still going to make a ramp after I find it, but is there anything else I could do for now? I don't really have any plastic plants to use, unfortunately. Could I put moss in the water? Would that help?

Also, side note. I just got a bag of chia seeds, and I'm hoping to make a little chia garden. For those who grow chia seeds in your tank, how long do they usually take to sprout, and do they grow better in EE than sand?

Thanks, everybody.

Do you have any burlap? Maybe line a couple of the sides.

I think so. I also have jute. I could try making a net, maybe.

I think using a net would only wick water out onto the sub, and might get a little messy. Could you possibly put a single rock or shell inside that won't take up the entire pool? So that both crabs submerge and still get out? Also, I grow chia in my tank. I don't know how well they grow in comparison to EE and sand (my sub is a mix of the two) but they usually take what feels like ages to sprout. If I'm lucky, they sprout in a week or two.


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[Moonlightdreams]

I think using a net would only wick water out onto the sub, and might get a little messy. Could you possibly put a single rock or shell inside that won't take up the entire pool? So that both crabs submerge and still get out? Also, I grow chia in my tank. I don't know how well they grow in comparison to EE and sand (my sub is a mix of the two) but they usually take what feels like ages to sprout. If I'm lucky, they sprout in a week or two.


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Ooh, I could try using a rock or shell. Thanks! Would any old rock do? I have quite a few lying around. Good to know about the chia, thanks!

[Moonlightdreams]

Driftwood is safe, right? I just found a piece I could use for my pools.

[Angel_crab]

Yes driftwood is fine


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[Moonlightdreams]

Ooh, wait! Would plastic Easter eggs be safe? They're dyed, not painted. If I could poke a few holes in them, they would make a nice little crabby island.

Thanks, Angel. I'll go ahead and use it until I know about the eggs.

[Moonlightdreams]

I got it figured out, thanks, everyone. I might post pictures later.

Also, I have two baby chia sprouts already, and I just planted them last Thursday! I sprinkled more in there, now that I know they'll grow. Yay.

[GotButterflies]

Fabric would definitely wick water onto the sub. I wouldn't recommend that. Driftwood could leach into the water, changing the color of the water. Make sure the driftwood is safe. I would't recommend moss - it could break down and deteriorate the water quality.

Wouldn't a plastic Easter egg roll?

[Moonlightdreams]

Fabric would definitely wick water onto the sub. I wouldn't recommend that. Driftwood could leach into the water, changing the color of the water. Make sure the driftwood is safe. I would't recommend moss - it could break down and deteriorate the water quality.

Wouldn't a plastic Easter egg roll?

The driftwood has been doing good so far.

I meant half of an egg, not the whole thing. It would have a flat bottom, so it wouldn't roll, but I'd have to weigh it down or it would probably flip. I figured it out, though.