Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

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Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

Post by sarcasticLynx » Mon Mar 26, 2018 5:05 pm

After my dog threw up twice right next to the tank, we had to whip out the carpet cleaner (which is basically a special vacuum) to clean it all up. My crabs have been molting for over 3 weeks now, so I'm wondering if the tunnels could have collapsed from all the vibrations from the cleaning.
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Re: Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

Post by piratetoothgir » Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:57 am

Nope, wouldn't really say that they have.
Only if you were banging the vacuum against the stand of your tank, I think you are completely fine!
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Re: Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:46 pm

Nah, you should be fine. Unless you were doing something crazy with the vacuum that it basically turned into a weapon, it take a lot for it to affect the crabs. At most, you would have to worry about noise. ;)

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Re: Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

Post by CrabsterBecks » Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:48 pm

For some reason insane vacuuming methods come to mind....... :D

Yep you should be fine!
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Re: Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

Post by sarcasticLynx » Tue Mar 27, 2018 7:40 pm

Lol thanks guys, I'm just being a bit nervous I guess. First time crab owner with first time molters lol. No extreme vacuuming methods here!
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Re: Could a vacuum cause molting tunnels to collapse?

Post by curlysister » Tue Mar 27, 2018 8:30 pm

Yeah, I am also having strange scenarios of crazy insane weapon vacuuming!! LOL.
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