High Quality Crabitat

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High Quality Crabitat

Post by cowpowah » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:30 am

So here's my current crabitat. It's supposed to be like a beach. My saltwater dish seems too shallow to me so I might replace it soon. There are only two extra shells (both too large!) and I was panicking trying to find shells for my smaller crab (in the green turbo) because he seems really cramped. Luckily I discovered some solid sources and I'm awaiting an order of four more shells now. What do you guys think ?



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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by doth » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:34 am

I like the wood a lot! I would suggest adding a coco hut or similar as a hide. some fake plants would provide cover as well- maybe you can find some that look like palm trees to keep the beachy theme

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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by cowpowah » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:47 am

Thanks for your suggestions! There is a hide, though it's not visible in the image. It's buried into the hill.
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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by doth » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:49 am

cowpowah wrote:Thanks for your suggestions! There is a hide, though it's not visible in the image. It's buried into the hill.
ooh, that's clever! Image

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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by Happyhermiehome » Mon Sep 04, 2017 9:57 am

I like the wood too! What kind of wood is it? And I second the greenery. Ads an nice natural look and crabbies feel more secure.
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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by cowpowah » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:08 am

The wood is oak from my yard.
Here's another image of one of my crabs:
http://imgur.com/a/Dnkhj
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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by doth » Mon Sep 04, 2017 11:23 am

what a cute crab!!!

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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by Happyhermiehome » Mon Sep 04, 2017 2:25 pm

cowpowah wrote:The wood is oak from my yard.
Here's another image of one of my crabs:
http://imgur.com/a/Dnkhj
Awww he is cute! :)
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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by mjjluver » Mon Sep 04, 2017 8:06 pm

Good picture! Looks like you got some nice moss too

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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by PinchersAndShells » Fri Sep 08, 2017 10:40 am

Definitely agree with adding some fake plants, it'd make them feel more secure while being out in the open. :wink: Otherwise it looks good!
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Re: High Quality Crabitat

Post by ROSIEonFIRE » Tue Sep 12, 2017 3:18 pm

Looks great! RE: fake plants, one great way yo get a TON of fake plants for amlost nothing is to buy fake plants at a craft store. Attach them to some suction cups or cut yourself a little log or piece of scrap wood and drill a little hole and stick them in for some standing plants ;)

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