ISO tank

[Alfielou]

What is needed for an ISO tank? How do you all keep such a small temporary tank temp and humidity regulated? And when all do you use an ISO tank? Thanks

[GotButterflies]

Hello
Not everyone has the money or the space to keep a separate tank set up. A lot of crabbers use critter keepers inside of their current crabitat as needed for an iso tank. Depending on the situation, you can also use 2-Liter soda bottles for surface molters inside of your current crabitat.

If you do have the money and space for a separate tank set up, I would suggest setting it all up ahead of time, so when it is needed it is good to go. Typically iso tanks are around 10 gallons.

Edit: Reasons to isolate: Surface molters, Streakers, Aggressive Behavior. HOWEVER - usually these occur because of something being wrong with the main tank. The problem should be addressed first. Isolating is only for safety reasons.

[Alfielou]

Thank you! Great info. Our regular tank is only 10 gallons, so we would have to do the small critter keeper or two liter bottle idea if needed.

[GotButterflies]

Yw!