I need advice for my newest crab
Posted: Sun Oct 16, 2022 9:25 am
Hi everybody! I just picked up two new purple pinchers from a novelty store in my town. One is large, active, and pretty healthy considering the conditions he was subjected to in the store tank. The other was a impulsive rescue; he’s very small and missing half of two of his front legs. I’m assuming there was a fight in the store tank at some point, thankfully the wounds are healed over. I know the likelihood of the little guy surviving his first molt is not great, but I want to give him the best chance possible of surviving. Is there anything extra I can do to promote limb regrowth and support a healthy molt? Is there any specific foods that can provide good nutrients for a molt? Any advice is appreciated!
My tank parameters are good (80F temp, 85% humidity), substrate is good (quikcrete play sand and coconut fiber at sandcastle consistency) and more than deep enough for all of my crabs, and I provide fresh food (veggies, fruit, seafood and bug-based protein, etc) every day along with cuttlebone. I also have salt and fresh water pools, and two large hides with plenty of small pieces of bark and shells to provide shelter.
My tank parameters are good (80F temp, 85% humidity), substrate is good (quikcrete play sand and coconut fiber at sandcastle consistency) and more than deep enough for all of my crabs, and I provide fresh food (veggies, fruit, seafood and bug-based protein, etc) every day along with cuttlebone. I also have salt and fresh water pools, and two large hides with plenty of small pieces of bark and shells to provide shelter.
