ECO earth or play sand??
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ECO earth or play sand??
i recently made the decision to upgrade my tank, and I want a new substrate. should I use Eco earth or play sand?
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
The common consenses is a 5 to 1 ratio of play sand to eco earth
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
And add dechlorinated water til it's sand castle consistantsy. Make sure substrate is deep enough for your largest crabs to fully submerge.
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
Honestly it’s a personal preference. Many crabbers use one or the other, and many use a mixture. It does not have to be at a specific 5:1 ratio of sand to EE, either.
As long as it is deep enough, holds tunnels well, and you aren’t oversaturating it, then it’s fine.
You just want to be able to mold a clump of it so that it keeps the shape but doesn’t drip.
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As long as it is deep enough, holds tunnels well, and you aren’t oversaturating it, then it’s fine.
You just want to be able to mold a clump of it so that it keeps the shape but doesn’t drip.
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
I think i asked this before so please forgive me but, does anyone add more wet eco earth later on ??? Into their already mixed sabd and eco???
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
I would think that's ok! you could always try to mix it in with the top layer of sub so it isn't 100% EE. Probably fine either way though. Sand holds its shape better (better for digging) but ee holds moisture well (better for humidity). Mixing them is always a good compromise.Hermie escape artist wrote:I think i asked this before so please forgive me but, does anyone add more wet eco earth later on ??? Into their already mixed sabd and eco???
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
I have used straight EE when I couldn't mix it with playsand. As Doth stated I also found that the straight EE holds humidity much better than the 5/1 substrate mix.
I will generally mix my substrate with dechlorinated saltwater since I believe it helps to cut down on mold forming either from food scattered in the tank or due to 90% and above humidity. Mold will still develop but I believe it doesn't get out of had as fast with the salt mix. It could just be though.
You can pretty much do the substrate anyway you want. There isn't really a right or wrong way. With purples as long as it's sandcastle consistency, not too wet, and at least 3 times deeper than your largest crab or 6" deep whichever is greater.
I will generally mix my substrate with dechlorinated saltwater since I believe it helps to cut down on mold forming either from food scattered in the tank or due to 90% and above humidity. Mold will still develop but I believe it doesn't get out of had as fast with the salt mix. It could just be though.
You can pretty much do the substrate anyway you want. There isn't really a right or wrong way. With purples as long as it's sandcastle consistency, not too wet, and at least 3 times deeper than your largest crab or 6" deep whichever is greater.
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
my crabs dont seem to like the sand...
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
Then try the eco earth
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
okay. i will buy some tonight. should i get coco fiber or jungle ground
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
I just get the brick of compressed eco earth and add declorinated salt water according to the instructions.purplepincher wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 12:50 pmokay. i will buy some tonight. should i get coco fiber or jungle ground
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
that was my last choice. did not end up well. it basically collapsed.
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I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
I am also a Die hard Lego fan!
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
collapsed?
I have owned Hermit Crabs for 2 Years
I have 1 E named Monkey and 2 PP named Shy Guy and Little P
I also own 1 PP named Dory who stays in my classroom
I have 1 E named Monkey and 2 PP named Shy Guy and Little P
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
when one was molting by the glass his cave collapsed
dont worry he was fine, till he died from sickness from the pet store. i hate petco for that.
dont worry he was fine, till he died from sickness from the pet store. i hate petco for that.
I love my little Acorn! #besthermitcrabever
I also Love Jesus! My favorite food is doughnuts, my favorite drink is orange soda,
and my favorite color is gold! (I like shiny things)
I am also a Die hard Lego fan!
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Re: ECO earth or play sand??
That's why most people add sand. It holds its shape better. Try 50/50.purplepincher wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:33 pmthat was my last choice. did not end up well. it basically collapsed.
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