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Pumpkin Plant? Dangerous?
Posted: Sat May 06, 2023 11:34 pm
by trashbees
Hello, I have a weird request for advice. I tossed a small pumpkin into my crab tank around halloween. The crabs didn't take much interest in it as far as I'm aware, and it got a bit buried and forgotten. Up until I discovered a pile of pumpkin seeds with a sprout coming out the top. The sprout (or sprouts?) are continuing to thrive. Should I remove the plants? I find the pumpkin plant very amusing but I worry the roots could potentially harm a molting crab. No clue if there is a crab buried anywhere near, but there's no way to really tell. But I also have no clue if plant roots actually pose a danger or not. I think the plant would be fun to allow to stay assuming it doesn't get dig up, but I obviously won't let it continue if it could pose a harm to my little guys. Might be able to safely relocate them to a pot or something if needed.
Re: Pumpkin Plant? Dangerous?
Posted: Mon May 08, 2023 12:49 pm
by myllkti
unfortunately plant roots can indeed harm a molting crab, but if you were to put it into a tiny pot it would be fine so long as the roots don't leave the pot
Re: Pumpkin Plant? Dangerous?
Posted: Tue May 09, 2023 12:37 pm
by curlysister
No, plant roots are not going to cause any problems - crabs can just chew right through the roots if they need to. Some crabbers have tons of live plants in their tanks.
Pumpkin plants are totally safe, crabs can eat them!
Re: Pumpkin Plant? Dangerous?
Posted: Wed May 10, 2023 2:24 pm
by myllkti
oh thanks for correcting! I could've sworn I read that ~somewhere~
Re: Pumpkin Plant? Dangerous?
Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 10:20 pm
by KyMart
trashbees wrote: ↑Sat May 06, 2023 11:34 pm
Hello, I have a weird request for advice. I tossed a small pumpkin into my crab tank around halloween. The crabs didn't take much interest in it as far as I'm aware, and it got a bit buried and forgotten. Up until I discovered a pile of pumpkin seeds with a sprout coming out the top. The sprout (or sprouts?) are continuing to thrive. Should I remove the plants? I find the pumpkin plant very amusing but I worry the roots could potentially harm a molting crab. No clue if there is a crab buried anywhere near, but there's no way to really tell. But I also have no clue if plant roots actually pose a danger or not. I think the plant would be fun to allow to stay assuming it doesn't get dig up, but I obviously won't let it continue if it could pose a harm to my little guys. Might be able to safely relocate them to a pot or something if needed.
Now I want to put one in my crabitat!
