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by Kelly
Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: Archives: Crab illness
Topic: My crab is very light in color
Replies: 9
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My crab is very light in color

I forgot to mention that I added more damp beach sand and I had happy crabs all over the tank last nite. I had shell swapping, deep digging, just like they were when I first put them in the tank. Kelly
by Kelly
Sun Aug 25, 2013 2:48 pm
Forum: Archives: Crab illness
Topic: My crab is very light in color
Replies: 9
Views: 7723

My crab is very light in color

It's by 'All Living Things' (Distributed by Pacific Coast in Phoenix, AZ, made in USA) called, probiotic spray, contains enzymes and beneficial bacteria. Also says, Helps break down organic waste and neutralize odors, Discourages toxic ammonia build-up. Directions for use are: mist the habitat subst...
by Kelly
Sat Aug 24, 2013 4:12 pm
Forum: Archives: Crab illness
Topic: My crab is very light in color
Replies: 9
Views: 7723

My crab is very light in color

Thank you so much for the help. The sand is going to be deeper soon. And now that I had the words 'pigment boosters' to search I found a different website that sells a variety of supplements for crabs that they might not be getting from the food that I have. Again, thank you to all that replied to m...
by Kelly
Fri Aug 23, 2013 2:09 am
Forum: Archives: Crab illness
Topic: My crab is very light in color
Replies: 9
Views: 7723

My crab is very light in color

The sand is about 2inches deep and right from the beach. It has a nice light salty smell to the tank. I do have more that I can add. The crabs like both the moist sand and the dry sand. The little guy has moved to the other side of the tank since my post last nite. I just bought some probiotic spray...
by Kelly
Thu Aug 22, 2013 6:38 pm
Forum: Archives: Crab illness
Topic: My crab is very light in color
Replies: 9
Views: 7723

My crab is very light in color

My crab is very light in color (light peach/pale color). This has just happened in the last 12-16 hours. Not sure if it is the same crab but there was one crab that changed shells four times in about an hour last week. And today I have had two crabs (that I watched) change shells. Three crabs are st...