Growing roots

NLindsey921 · Post by **NLindsey921** » Fri May 26, 2017 2:01 pm

So i scattered a bunch of flax seeds around my tank in prep for Mexico vacation. The seeds sprouted and the roots are growing straight down to the bottom of the tank. Will this be a problem if a crab decides to molt while I am gone?

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hermitcrabdc · Post by **hermitcrabdc** » Fri May 26, 2017 2:31 pm

Assuming they usually tear plants up I wouldn't think it would be a huge deal. The roots will take a while to mature, I think the crabs could easily dig in the substrate.

NLindsey921 · Post by **NLindsey921** » Fri May 26, 2017 2:42 pm

Ok. I was just concerned cause they are growing straight towards the bottom and are halfway there already.

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Hermiearth · Post by **Hermiearth** » Fri May 26, 2017 5:35 pm

How deep is your substrate?

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LadyJinglyJones · Post by **LadyJinglyJones** » Sun May 28, 2017 10:29 pm

An do you have any molters down?

NLindsey921 · Post by **NLindsey921** » Sun May 28, 2017 10:34 pm

My sub is about 8 inches. I do not think i have any molters down but they dig so much sometimes I lose track.

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LadyJinglyJones · Post by **LadyJinglyJones** » Sun May 28, 2017 10:38 pm

I'd bet you'll be fine. Maybe if it's growing all over the tank or really dense yank up a bunch, but if it's patchy? Crabs can dig around stuff.

NLindsey921 · Post by **NLindsey921** » Sun May 28, 2017 10:43 pm

Cool. Just wanted to be sure. I think the crabs digging is already killing it anyway.

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