Post by Kathy on Jun 27, 2020 14:04:41 GMT -5
HOW MANY CRABS DO YOU HAVE,WHAT SIZES ARE THEY & HOW LONG HAVE YOU HAD THEM?-(I always say name something they are the size of like a grape, ping-pong ball, etc.)
I have 2 crabs. I've had Louis for more than 7 years, and he is currently wearing a turbo shell with an opening of approximately 1.5 inches. I've had C.C. for more than 6 years, and her turbo shell has an opening around 1-1/8 inches.
WHAT SPECIES OF CRABS DO YOU HAVE-(Self-explanatory)
Both are Purple Pinchers.
TANK # AND SIZE(S))- (ie: I have 2 tanks, 75 gallon & 55 gallon)
Both were living together in a 30 gallon tank.
LID TYPE-(ie: Glass, aquarium hood, etc)
The lid is an aquarium hood.
SUBSTRATE USED-(ie: I use playsand and Eco Earth in an approx 5:1 ratio)
The substrate is play sand and Eco Earth in an approximate 5:1 ratio, with moss covering the surface.
SUBSTRATE DEPTH-
7 inches.
HUMIDITY SOURCE-(ie: Do you use a humidifier, mist daily, etc)
I mist daily.
HEAT SOURCE-(ie: Under tank heater, heat bulb) Where are they located?
I use an under tank heater, though it's not on right now because it's summer, and I didn't think they needed the additional warmth.
WHAT IS YOUR TEMP/HUMIDITY ON AVERAGE?-(Please give averages for both day & night)
On average, the daytime temperature is 75° to 80°, and the humidity is at least 80%. I'm not sure what the average is at night.
WHAT TYPE OF GAUGE DO YOU USE (analog or digital)? (ie; I use AcuRite digital gauges)
I'm using an AcuRite digital guage.
Where in the tank is the gauge located? (ie; 2-3" off the sub, centrally located)
The guage is centrally located on the surface.
HOW DO YOU TREAT YOUR WATER?-(ie: Tap water conditioner, name brand)
I use Petsmart's All Living Things Freshwater Conditioner.
HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR SALT WATER?-(ie: Do you use Oceanic or Instant Ocean-name the brand)
I use Petsmart's All Living Things Saltwater Conditioner.
HOW BIG/DEEP ARE YOUR POOLS?
My saltwater dish is 1 inch deep.
WHAT DO YOU FEED YOUR CRABS?-(If you feed other than fresh food, what is it called & where do you get it?)
I feed my crabs a variety of different food mixtures that I get from the Hermit Crab Patch.
WHAT TYPES OF HIDES/CLIMBS DO YOU HAVE?-(ie: coco-hut, cholla wood, etc)
I have a log climb, which also doubles as a hide for them, and a driftwood climb. In addition, they have a large corner-shaped hide that they climb on, as well.
DO YOU HAVE AN ISOLATION TANK?-
I do now. I'm using my old 10 gallon tank that I just moved Louis into, because he was acting aggressively toward C.C.
HOW MANY EXTRA SHELLS AND WHAT SIZES DO YOU HAVE?-(Self-explanatory)
I'm having a lot of problems finding the correct sizes of turbo shells that they need. Currently, I only have 1 extra shell for C.C. (opening size 1-1/4 inches), which she has repeatedly rejected. Louis has no extra shells.
DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM & ANY OTHER INFO YOU THINK APPLIES-
Right before Memorial Day, C.C. submerged. I assumed she was molting, because she stayed submerged and didn't come back up. Then, 1 week ago (approximately 1 month after C.C. submerged), Louis began digging like he was getting ready to molt. Then, he drug one of C.C's legs up to the surface!!! I was horrified, and I thought he had killed her. (I've had crabs eaten while they were molting.) I left Louis in the tank, and he continued digging for several more days. Then, 2 days ago, he drug C.C. up to the surface! She was still alive!! I immediately set up an isolation tank and moved Louis into that. C.C. submerged again, and I haven't seen her since.
I'd really like to know what all that was about. Also, can you please let me know where I can find some extra shells! It's so hard finding a reliable place for shells these days.
I have 2 crabs. I've had Louis for more than 7 years, and he is currently wearing a turbo shell with an opening of approximately 1.5 inches. I've had C.C. for more than 6 years, and her turbo shell has an opening around 1-1/8 inches.
WHAT SPECIES OF CRABS DO YOU HAVE-(Self-explanatory)
Both are Purple Pinchers.
TANK # AND SIZE(S))- (ie: I have 2 tanks, 75 gallon & 55 gallon)
Both were living together in a 30 gallon tank.
LID TYPE-(ie: Glass, aquarium hood, etc)
The lid is an aquarium hood.
SUBSTRATE USED-(ie: I use playsand and Eco Earth in an approx 5:1 ratio)
The substrate is play sand and Eco Earth in an approximate 5:1 ratio, with moss covering the surface.
SUBSTRATE DEPTH-
7 inches.
HUMIDITY SOURCE-(ie: Do you use a humidifier, mist daily, etc)
I mist daily.
HEAT SOURCE-(ie: Under tank heater, heat bulb) Where are they located?
I use an under tank heater, though it's not on right now because it's summer, and I didn't think they needed the additional warmth.
WHAT IS YOUR TEMP/HUMIDITY ON AVERAGE?-(Please give averages for both day & night)
On average, the daytime temperature is 75° to 80°, and the humidity is at least 80%. I'm not sure what the average is at night.
WHAT TYPE OF GAUGE DO YOU USE (analog or digital)? (ie; I use AcuRite digital gauges)
I'm using an AcuRite digital guage.
Where in the tank is the gauge located? (ie; 2-3" off the sub, centrally located)
The guage is centrally located on the surface.
HOW DO YOU TREAT YOUR WATER?-(ie: Tap water conditioner, name brand)
I use Petsmart's All Living Things Freshwater Conditioner.
HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR SALT WATER?-(ie: Do you use Oceanic or Instant Ocean-name the brand)
I use Petsmart's All Living Things Saltwater Conditioner.
HOW BIG/DEEP ARE YOUR POOLS?
My saltwater dish is 1 inch deep.
WHAT DO YOU FEED YOUR CRABS?-(If you feed other than fresh food, what is it called & where do you get it?)
I feed my crabs a variety of different food mixtures that I get from the Hermit Crab Patch.
WHAT TYPES OF HIDES/CLIMBS DO YOU HAVE?-(ie: coco-hut, cholla wood, etc)
I have a log climb, which also doubles as a hide for them, and a driftwood climb. In addition, they have a large corner-shaped hide that they climb on, as well.
DO YOU HAVE AN ISOLATION TANK?-
I do now. I'm using my old 10 gallon tank that I just moved Louis into, because he was acting aggressively toward C.C.
HOW MANY EXTRA SHELLS AND WHAT SIZES DO YOU HAVE?-(Self-explanatory)
I'm having a lot of problems finding the correct sizes of turbo shells that they need. Currently, I only have 1 extra shell for C.C. (opening size 1-1/4 inches), which she has repeatedly rejected. Louis has no extra shells.
DESCRIBE THE PROBLEM & ANY OTHER INFO YOU THINK APPLIES-
Right before Memorial Day, C.C. submerged. I assumed she was molting, because she stayed submerged and didn't come back up. Then, 1 week ago (approximately 1 month after C.C. submerged), Louis began digging like he was getting ready to molt. Then, he drug one of C.C's legs up to the surface!!! I was horrified, and I thought he had killed her. (I've had crabs eaten while they were molting.) I left Louis in the tank, and he continued digging for several more days. Then, 2 days ago, he drug C.C. up to the surface! She was still alive!! I immediately set up an isolation tank and moved Louis into that. C.C. submerged again, and I haven't seen her since.
I'd really like to know what all that was about. Also, can you please let me know where I can find some extra shells! It's so hard finding a reliable place for shells these days.