Sparkle seems to be doing great! I haven't moved her out of ISO yet, just in case, but she has been coming up to eat/drink, and changed her bury spot yesterday so I think she's about ready!
I'm STILL having humidity issues though, calibrated the hygrometer, found that it's 6 high, so when I thought it was at 70% it was really 64% the whole time! :/ I have wrapped the lid with saran wrap, added a small moss pit, and I had it up to 80% (actual, it read 86) last night, and by this morning it's back down to 62%! Ugh! There is even condensation on the inside of the glass!! What the heck am I doing wrong!?
Newish crab mommy, surface molts and losing limbs!?
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Re: Newish crab mommy, surface molts and losing limbs!?
Is it an analog or digital by chance? Analogs are notorious for not working so well... But have you tried bubbler pools yet?
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Re: Newish crab mommy, surface molts and losing limbs!?
It is analog! I calibrated it yesterday! But I was planning on buying a digital soon anyway. I just want to make sure their tank is humid enough!
Re: Newish crab mommy, surface molts and losing limbs!?
I use a humidifier, a cool must one, and tubing into the tank. If you go that route get one with changable mist volume,dimmer switch, and a toggle switch for power. This allows you to use an outlet timer and set automatic mist times.
Of course I have a DIY 80g tank and a ceramic heat lamp on a dimmer switch so I need the extra humidity. So it may be overkill for your needs
Of course I have a DIY 80g tank and a ceramic heat lamp on a dimmer switch so I need the extra humidity. So it may be overkill for your needs
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Re: Newish crab mommy, surface molts and losing limbs!?
I would try getting bubblers in the pools if you don't have them already, they help a lot. All you need is a small air pump, tubing, a gang valve to control the bubbles, and air stones. You can find them in almost any fish section. They also help put fresh air into the tank.
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