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by KingFriday
Sun Nov 23, 2014 11:44 am
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?
Replies: 19
Views: 2668

Re: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?

I don't think its well water, I live in a large city in California if that helps? Sorry I don't know anything about my water other than its hard water, so I'm not sure if its treated with chloramines or chlorine, I will give the water department a call Monday :oops:
by KingFriday
Sat Nov 22, 2014 11:15 pm
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?
Replies: 19
Views: 2668

Re: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?

Oh my gosh... Now I feel horrible knowing I've been slowly killing my crabs! I thought filtered water was okay because we drink from it everyday, and that dechlorinated water was for people who used tap water. I currently only have API tap water conditioner, which is fine right... reading the link C...
by KingFriday
Fri Nov 21, 2014 9:15 pm
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?
Replies: 19
Views: 2668

Re: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?

I get my water from my drinking filter. Is filtered water not dechlorinated?
by KingFriday
Fri Nov 21, 2014 7:49 pm
Forum: Archivables
Topic: Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?
Replies: 19
Views: 2668

Is hard water causing my crab to look ashy?

I currently have 3 large pps that I've had for over a year a half. All 3 have molted around January/February this year. I have noticed that my smallest, Butters, who is also my lightest (in color) has very ashy looking legs and claws. She looks the most ashy out of the 3. I was wondering if hard wat...