Aussie Zoea - raising attempt 2016

[Renroc]

Seems that all 7 transfered to the other jar (with fewer shells) did not make it. BUT there are still quite a few in the main jar. Some really really tiny shells were added today and the megalopa are swimming up to the surface to check them out and still checking the ones on the bottom as well. They are still eating each other and I think also the fish food I am trying.

Now madly getting together stuff for the transition tank... I wonder how many (IF ANY) will make it that far.

[Renroc]

2 water changes today and feeding at 3-4 hourly intervals. More tiny (smaller even) shells added. Last water change was done at 1815 and the water is quite clear. Some spiral water snail shells were added as well to offer a variety. Megalopa definately ready for shells.
Nat keeps asking me are there any in shells yet. My old eyes are finding it hard to tell but if not yet they will be soon.
Added some PRIME to the jar as well. That might be what has made the water a little clearer. Sadly still seeing body parts which means they are still eating each other. Put a couple of dried black worms in as well.

Got the transition tank started. My old crab tank inside a foam esky to keep the heat up. heat mat along the side for the air and on the end to heat the pool. Now to work out what to use for the salt pool. I have a small dish that will do for the fresh with some gravel in the bottom.

I think I am still a bit like this Scared to actually think about the fact that I am now hopeful that some/one may even make it to land.

[aussieJJDude]

Maybe a large tupperware container for the pool? Dunno, I think a large flat dish would help (increase surface area means increased oxygen plus would minimise aggression IMO. In fish it works. ) But I can't believe you got them to megalopa, when I saw your video I gasped. Thankfully we caught it right in time, yeh? *group hug*

Still can't get over the fact that your so close to the finish line; only a few more steps and then you turn into the crazy crab lady!

[Renroc]

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Still can't get over the fact that your so close to the finish line; only a few more steps and then you turn into the crazy crab lady![/quote]

What do you mean by saying I only turn into a crazy crab lady when they hit land!!!! That's when I start getting sane again I'm already totally crazy.

[Renroc]

https://vimeo.com/152096469 My babies are in shells. How is it possible that I've managed this!


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[aussieJJDude]

Ohh, thats amazing! Hopefully you have the transition pool ready. BTW, what have you been feeding these guys (don't know if you mentioned it already)?

[purpleperson]

Congratulations. I have been following this thread from the beginning and I must say that I'm impressed! Is this the first time your crabs have laid eggs or were you prepared for them this time?


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[Renroc]

Hi purpleperson it is the first lot of eggs and no I was not prepared. It's all been do it yesterday type care. Thank heavens for Natalie van Amstel's experienced help. Also help from Curlz.


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[purpleperson]

Oh wow! How did you manage to set up the kreisel tanks so quickly?


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[Renroc]

This is the food I've been using AND what ever is in the east coast Aussie ocean at this time of year.


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[Renroc]

Two glass jars in a foam esky. Esky had tap water and a fish tank heater. Jars had ocean water and an airstone. Nothing fancy.


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[landlubber]

This is so cool! Amazing! Exciting!

[Renroc]

https://vimeo.com/152126938 My very quickly put together raising tanks.


Still in denial I've managed to pull this off.

[naalide]

That's all great news!
Can't wait to see the first pictures of miniature-crabs on land.

[Renroc]

Will this do Naalide? First crab to go to transition tat. Called it Sachnat. For Sachem and Natalie. https://vimeo.com/152140830


Still in denial I've managed to pull this off.