If your new crabs hide in their shells when you get close and won't come out until they can't see you anymore, what's the best way to check them for mites/other problems before transferring them to the main tank from iso? All I can get a close look at is their big claw and a leg or two. The claws both look nice and purple, but I can't check for mites like the guide shows. I'm worried about introducing any problems into my tank, but I'd like to get the new crabs into a better environment than my iso can provide.
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How to check new crabs that are skiddish
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Re: How to check new crabs that are skiddish
Hello! IMO it is VERY rare for crabs to have mites that are harmful. I've actually seen more issues with shell rot.
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Re: How to check new crabs that are skiddish
I was able to get a good look at one of them finally. I figured if one was clean the likelihood of the other one having issues was really low since they came from the same place. I went ahead and added them to my main tank. Thanks for the info though!
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