Successful molt

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Successful molt

Post by NCgirl19 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 1:50 pm

I believe I have had a successful molt! A few of my guys went down when I moved them into the 20gL (about 6 weeks ago) I assumed they were just destressing but one of them made a surprise appearance last night and looked shiny & new! I managed a peek this morning before I left and I'm about 50% sure I had another one up as well!


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Post by GotButterflies » Wed Apr 05, 2017 2:07 pm

Congratulations Beautiful crab!


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Re: Successful molt

Post by Vic Future » Wed Apr 05, 2017 2:17 pm

Ruby red legs[HEAVY BLACK HEART] good job crabby!

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Re: Successful molt

Post by daws409 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:18 pm

Definitely a successful molt! Congrats!! Love his shell choice

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Re: Successful molt

Post by turtlegirl95 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 3:51 pm

How many do you have in your 20gL

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Re: Successful molt

Post by NCgirl19 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:10 pm

turtlegirl95 wrote:How many do you have in your 20gL

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9 - I know that's way too many but I'm setting up a 55g (should be up in a week or so) and plan to keep the 4 smaller ones in the 20gL and move the bigger guys - whenever they come up.

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Re: Successful molt

Post by turtlegirl95 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:20 pm

NCgirl19 wrote:
turtlegirl95 wrote:How many do you have in your 20gL

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9 - I know that's way too many but I'm setting up a 55g (should be up in a week or so) and plan to keep the 4 smaller ones in the 20gL and move the bigger guys - whenever they come up.

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I was asking because I have a 20gL and was looking to get more. If I have 3 small-med do you think I could add one more small?

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Re: Successful molt

Post by NCgirl19 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 5:35 pm

I think the general rule is 5g per crab - but I'm not 100% sure. Someone more experienced may know for sure - maybe GoButterflies or Daws?

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Post by Hermias_mom » Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:16 pm

I'd like to hear from Daws or GotButterflies too. However in the meantime, I think the forum recommendation is 5 gal/crab for small/medium crabs, 15 gallons OR MORE for jumbo crabs, and you need a larger than 55 gallon tank if you are caring for jumbos so that it's wide enough for them - maybe 75 or 100 gallon minimum tank. Crabs grow fast. I'd look to the future when considering their space needs.
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Re: Successful molt

Post by daws409 » Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:47 pm

- 5 gal per crab for medium or smaller sized crabs.
- 7 gal per crab for large crabs.
- 15 gal per crab is bare minimum for jumbos and they require at least a 75 gal tank.

Please keep in mind that crabs do grow and maxing out a tank now will lead to adjusting the tank size in the future. Also with exotics and some Es, they may need more space than this. Every crab is different. Just have to pay attention to crabs needs/wants.

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Re: Successful molt

Post by HeyItsEggs » Thu Apr 06, 2017 6:16 am

Yes the rule is 5g per crab, except jumbos and larges you need more for them


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