29gallon OK for temporary?

ZombieLuvMF · Post by **ZombieLuvMF** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:30 pm

Hi all

quick question, I have had 5 PP, size small all under 1" shell size opening since November. I have them in a 10g, which yes I know this is not big enough, keep reading. I have plans for a big move out of state, so I do not want to go an aquire say a 90 gallon or bigger right now, but I have a 29gallon I am breaking down from freshwater fish and have no problem moving with this size tank. Would a 29g be ok for 5 crabs for a few years? How quickly can they grow?

Hermielover121 · Post by **Hermielover121** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:40 pm

Yes I think so. They do grow quite fast when they molt but just for a little bit it’s ok. Just make sure you have lots of sub and shells

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ZombieLuvMF · Post by **ZombieLuvMF** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 2:55 pm

Hermielover121 wrote: ↑
Thu Jan 28, 2021 1:40 pm
Yes I think so. They do grow quite fast when they molt but just for a little bit it’s ok. Just make sure you have lots of sub and shells

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Thanks, I thought it may be fine but wanted opinions. Sub is now at 6" an will be going to 8-10" in the 29g and I have tons of shells littered throughout their tank now. Not much surface space due to all the stuff I have in there for them. Excited about the taller 29g as I can try to raise most stuff to a 2nd level.

Motörcrab · Post by **Motörcrab** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:38 pm

I would have no issues keeping 5 crabs under 1" openings in a 29 gallon. Honestly the 29 is one of my favorite sizes for a few crabs. To me the size is perfect to fit most places compared to say a 55 or larger! Plus 29's have a good height so you can add 6"-8" of substrate and still have a lot of room for climbing! We are actually using two 29's for crabs now!

Post by **wodesorel** » Thu Jan 28, 2021 8:45 pm

The crabs should really be sized out, because 1 inch openings can be anything from small to extra large. So long as they all get along it should be okay, but bigger crabs can get to bothering each other.

RiNiKy506 · Post by **RiNiKy506** » Fri Jan 29, 2021 2:51 am

I agree with Motörcrab and wodesorel, great advice from some amazing crabby keepers.

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HappyHermit0916 · Post by **HappyHermit0916** » Sat Jan 30, 2021 1:05 pm

I have four small purple Pinchers and a 29 gallon and they are loving it! It works absolutely perfect for them! I have nine in of substrate and still have room for them to climb around!

ZombieLuvMF · Post by **ZombieLuvMF** » Mon Feb 01, 2021 4:10 pm

Thanks everyone for your comments. I cleaned out my 29g and now I'm just waiting for a restock of the Ultratherm heater I want.

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