Zoea *successful captive breeding & rearing of C. variabilis

This area is dedicated to the pioneers who have captive bred crabs, and for those who wish to learn more or attempt it themselves. Also for inquiring about the gender of your crabs.
Post Reply
User avatar

HermieLuv<3
Posts: 30
Joined: Mon Oct 22, 2012 8:22 pm
Location: Alabama

Re: Zoea

Post by HermieLuv<3 » Mon Jan 28, 2013 2:34 pm

Wow... Haven't been on in a while... Congrats!!! Cuties!!!! AMAZING! :)


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
I have 13 cutie PP's. :-P
& 4 funny & adorable E's!
Top
User avatar

aussieJJDude
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 5010
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:12 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:
Contact aussieJJDude

Re: Zoea

Post by aussieJJDude » Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:03 pm

MustBeThursday wrote:I agree. You will need more eggs. I bet all the other aussies here want a few captive bread ones!
I know i do!
Ditto! :lol:
|| Avid Aquarist Addict (2007) || Crazy Crabbing Connoisseur (2012) || Amateur Aroid Admirer (2014) ||

I strive to make HCA a welcoming space for all
Infrequently on due to studies, on a little more on in FB group
Top
User avatar

Topic author
Nat_addicted to HC's
Posts: 293
Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:12 am
Location: South Australia, Australia
Contact:
Contact Nat_addicted to HC's

Re: Zoea

Post by Nat_addicted to HC's » Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:15 am

I will need more tanks next season! & heaters & lights! The baby crabbies are doing really well so far, lost 1 during a molt & 1 escaped & was found dried out yesterday, hopefully not many managed to get out :-/ i thought I had escape proofed the tank!
Natalie van Amstel

Life isn't about how you survived the storm...
it's about how you danced in the rain!

Australia's Online Land Hermit Crab Food,Treats and Accessories Store
CURRENTLY CLOSED SORRY
http://www.ihavecrabs.com.au
Top
User avatar

aussieJJDude
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 5010
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:12 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:
Contact aussieJJDude

Re: Zoea

Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:55 am

Wow, you think you may but remember how itty bitty they are? :D So so small!
So sorry to hear it though..
|| Avid Aquarist Addict (2007) || Crazy Crabbing Connoisseur (2012) || Amateur Aroid Admirer (2014) ||

I strive to make HCA a welcoming space for all
Infrequently on due to studies, on a little more on in FB group
Top

MustBeThursday
Posts: 6
Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:30 pm

Re: Zoea

Post by MustBeThursday » Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:03 am

I joked with my hubby that i hope my crabs give me eggs so i can go on the same journey you are on.
I have alot of free time... i could do it. It would just be a case of money for me... but i could make it work.

So Jealous!
Aussies: Harold (Molted once), Batman, Linda, Thor (Molted once), Minion, Scary and the triplets, Pigment, Curio and Dink (Two seemed to have molted, one is now Giraffelet due to his shell)
Tesla is a large, gone down to molt 12th April.
Zaphod, large, adopted and molted with previous owner.
Top
User avatar

aussieJJDude
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 5010
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:12 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:
Contact aussieJJDude

Re: Zoea

Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Jan 29, 2013 4:01 pm

MustBeThursday wrote:I joked with my hubby that i hope my crabs give me eggs so i can go on the same journey you are on.
I have alot of free time... i could do it. It would just be a case of money for me... but i could make it work.

So Jealous!
Tell me! which aussie owner isn't? :lol:
|| Avid Aquarist Addict (2007) || Crazy Crabbing Connoisseur (2012) || Amateur Aroid Admirer (2014) ||

I strive to make HCA a welcoming space for all
Infrequently on due to studies, on a little more on in FB group
Top
User avatar

SoulLonely
Posts: 468
Joined: Tue May 31, 2011 8:56 pm
Location: Illinois

Re: Zoea

Post by SoulLonely » Tue Jan 29, 2013 7:43 pm

sorry you lost an escapee :( silly crabs! Even at that stage they are adventurous!
Top
User avatar

Topic author
Nat_addicted to HC's
Posts: 293
Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:12 am
Location: South Australia, Australia
Contact:
Contact Nat_addicted to HC's

Re: Zoea

Post by Nat_addicted to HC's » Fri Feb 08, 2013 8:59 pm

Sorry I havnt been on in ages! All going good & getting bigger!
Natalie van Amstel

Life isn't about how you survived the storm...
it's about how you danced in the rain!

Australia's Online Land Hermit Crab Food,Treats and Accessories Store
CURRENTLY CLOSED SORRY
http://www.ihavecrabs.com.au
Top
User avatar

aussieJJDude
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 5010
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:12 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:
Contact aussieJJDude

Re: Zoea

Post by aussieJJDude » Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:12 am

So all good? :D Thats good :D
|| Avid Aquarist Addict (2007) || Crazy Crabbing Connoisseur (2012) || Amateur Aroid Admirer (2014) ||

I strive to make HCA a welcoming space for all
Infrequently on due to studies, on a little more on in FB group
Top
User avatar

kuza
Posts: 970
Joined: Thu Feb 09, 2012 7:49 am
Location: Ontario, Canada

Re: Zoea

Post by kuza » Sat Feb 09, 2013 7:28 am

so cool
Top
User avatar

Topic author
Nat_addicted to HC's
Posts: 293
Joined: Mon Sep 27, 2010 3:12 am
Location: South Australia, Australia
Contact:
Contact Nat_addicted to HC's

Re: Zoea

Post by Nat_addicted to HC's » Tue Feb 12, 2013 7:14 am

Image
Image
Image
Natalie van Amstel

Life isn't about how you survived the storm...
it's about how you danced in the rain!

Australia's Online Land Hermit Crab Food,Treats and Accessories Store
CURRENTLY CLOSED SORRY
http://www.ihavecrabs.com.au
Top
User avatar

CrabbyIrene
Posts: 414
Joined: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:16 am
Location: North Wales, PA

Re: Zoea

Post by CrabbyIrene » Tue Feb 12, 2013 8:48 am

Omg! They are so cute!!!! I love the 1st pic, they made so many holes in the sand it looks like a piece of cholla!
7 PP's, 5 crazy E's!
Crabby since 2007
Top
User avatar

Careyenz
Posts: 552
Joined: Thu Sep 01, 2011 6:42 am
Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Re: Zoea

Post by Careyenz » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:08 pm

They are seriously adorable!


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Careyenz, mom to Collin-7, Lily-4, 4 Straws, 5 Blues, 2 Violas, 2 E's, 2 PP's, and 3 cats.
Top
User avatar

aussieJJDude
Administrator
Administrator
Posts: 5010
Joined: Fri Feb 24, 2012 8:12 pm
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Contact:
Contact aussieJJDude

Re: Zoea

Post by aussieJJDude » Wed Feb 13, 2013 12:36 am

They so cool! I agree with Irene, the holes look like the cholla! So cute ;D
|| Avid Aquarist Addict (2007) || Crazy Crabbing Connoisseur (2012) || Amateur Aroid Admirer (2014) ||

I strive to make HCA a welcoming space for all
Infrequently on due to studies, on a little more on in FB group
Top
User avatar

Curlz
Posts: 201
Joined: Wed Aug 08, 2012 3:18 pm
Location: Germany
Contact:
Contact Curlz

Re: Zoea

Post by Curlz » Mon Feb 18, 2013 4:13 am

hello Nat

they are so cute :)

can you tell me which breedings are shown on the pictures from 22th january?
are they from batch 2 or 3?

greetinx from Germany
Love sincerly,

Curlz
and her pinchers

my Hermit Blog http://curlz-crabs.blogspot.de/
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Breeding”