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by Justin JD
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:40 am
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Hermits staying together in one spot?
Replies: 3
Views: 1304

Re: Hermits staying together in one spot?

I'd add a picture but I have no idea lol
by Justin JD
Sun Sep 11, 2016 9:36 am
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Hermits staying together in one spot?
Replies: 3
Views: 1304

Hermits staying together in one spot?

So I know what you're thinking "hermits are social and like to be together" but I'm curious if they may have difficulty breathing. So My isopod colony, when I first started, was gathering to the top of the lid. I learned it was from a lack of ventilation and adjusted the container. So I have a level...
by Justin JD
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Back to back molts?
Replies: 9
Views: 792

Re: Back to back molts?

When one of my smallest went down to molt for the first time with me after being rescued from the pet store, he was gone for nearly two months! :o I thought I had lost him :( but was happy to find out that he probably just did a back to back molt without resurfacing. (at least I didn't see any sign...
by Justin JD
Wed Aug 24, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Back to back molts?
Replies: 9
Views: 792

Back to back molts?

My crab,blue ( about the size of a quarter)came up from his second molt on June 28 (went down on June 2nd) around late July I set a new tank up and after about a week he dug down and haven't see him since. I'd say on July 30th. Now im curious if you think he's molting, distressing or who knows what....
by Justin JD
Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:35 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Newbie being to aggressive?
Replies: 2
Views: 336

Re: Newbie being to aggressive?

One more thing, he is dark red, black tips are gone and very worn. He does have hair. Seems he is due for a molt, which may be a factor
by Justin JD
Sat Aug 13, 2016 12:30 pm
Forum: Crab Behavior
Topic: Newbie being to aggressive?
Replies: 2
Views: 336

Newbie being to aggressive?

I purchased another hermit crab last Friday, in which I've kept him in a critter carrier ISO with shells, moss and food for a week. I introduced him this morning to my colony ( currently 4 with one buried. ( this new guy would be in a row with my second biggest) 20 gallon high, Crabbing for 11 month...