Post your crabitats!

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by GotButterflies » Tue Dec 06, 2016 1:52 pm

Great tanks everyone! Thanks for sharing!


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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by friesb4uxbabe » Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:45 am

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Not much going on here, but finally re did my 25 gal. crabitote and added a second level shell shop. Cant wait to add more stuff. Everyones 'tats look fab Image

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by MooneyFamily » Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:06 pm

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This is my new 75g! I hooked up a small room humidifier ($20) with a hose and adapter to maintain humidity, and created 2 extra levels. My 2 adoptees snagged new shells and dove under right away! Wanna add a ladder, some more foliage, and probably about 15 or so more crabs. My pools are still drying!
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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by MooneyFamily » Sat Dec 10, 2016 12:10 pm

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Closer up, a little better moss pit shot, and a cameo by Carlos!

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by PinchersAndShells » Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:44 pm

MooneyFamily wrote: Closer up, a little better moss pit shot, and a cameo by Carlos!

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by Just Jay » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:17 pm

MooneyFamily wrote:ImageImage
This is my new 75g! I hooked up a small room humidifier ($20) with a hose and adapter to maintain humidity, and created 2 extra levels. My 2 adoptees snagged new shells and dove under right away! Wanna add a ladder, some more foliage, and probably about 15 or so more crabs. My pools are still drying!
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looks great! those pool ...while dry look awesome what are they?


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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by MooneyFamily » Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:19 pm

Just Jay wrote:
MooneyFamily wrote:ImageImage
This is my new 75g! I hooked up a small room humidifier ($20) with a hose and adapter to maintain humidity, and created 2 extra levels. My 2 adoptees snagged new shells and dove under right away! Wanna add a ladder, some more foliage, and probably about 15 or so more crabs. My pools are still drying!
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looks great! those pool ...while dry look awesome what are they?
Some paint trays I snagged at Walmart, with aquarium gravel and silicone glue.

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by kieagcarm » Sat Dec 10, 2016 11:08 pm

MooneyFamily wrote:ImageImage
This is my new 75g! I hooked up a small room humidifier ($20) with a hose and adapter to maintain humidity, and created 2 extra levels. My 2 adoptees snagged new shells and dove under right away! Wanna add a ladder, some more foliage, and probably about 15 or so more crabs. My pools are still drying!
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How many crabs are already in your 75g?

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by Kardi » Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:37 am

Finally had all 3 up so it was time to dig up 2 from August that didn't survive their first molt and add 2 more inches of substrate. Here's the redone crabitat: ImageImageImageImageImageImage

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by MooneyFamily » Sun Dec 11, 2016 6:59 am

kieagcarm wrote:
MooneyFamily wrote:ImageImage
This is my new 75g! I hooked up a small room humidifier ($20) with a hose and adapter to maintain humidity, and created 2 extra levels. My 2 adoptees snagged new shells and dove under right away! Wanna add a ladder, some more foliage, and probably about 15 or so more crabs. My pools are still drying!
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How many crabs are already in your 75g?

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by MooneyFamily » Sun Dec 11, 2016 7:01 am

Kardi wrote:Finally had all 3 up so it was time to dig up 2 from August that didn't survive their first molt and add 2 more inches of substrate. Here's the redone crabitat: ImageImageImageImageImageImage

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I love this!

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by Just Jay » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:58 am

Kardi wrote:Finally had all 3 up so it was time to dig up 2 from August that didn't survive their first molt and add 2 more inches of substrate. Here's the redone crabitat: ImageImageImageImageImageImage

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Tank looks awesome so sorry about your loss. Never even realized if i lost a crab molting id have to go get them....even more worried about Hermione whos been under three months almost. [Not that long so im sure shes fine]

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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by Kardi » Sun Dec 11, 2016 10:22 am

Just Jay wrote:
Kardi wrote:Finally had all 3 up so it was time to dig up 2 from August that didn't survive their first molt and add 2 more inches of substrate. Here's the redone crabitat: ImageImageImageImageImageImage

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Tank looks awesome so sorry about your loss. Never even realized if i lost a crab molting id have to go get them....even more worried about Hermione whos been under three months almost. [Not that long so im sure shes fine]

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No worries on the loss- this started in July when my daughter won a crab from deplorable conditions at the state fair she attended with her grandma. Sadly I fear it was a bit too late to remedy.

We quickly learned about crabs and how much effort they take, (but they're so worth it!), and found 4 more eccies at the pet store for companions. Again they were in a horrible state...

However we set off with those 5. Two never made their first molts, but the other 3 have molted at least twice each!

I wanted to remove the losses, and make sure the tank wasnt wet at the bottom/ no bloom. Had a bit of black mold on the bottom, but everything else was great.

Added in 2, probably 3, more inches of substrate as everyone has grown.

We'll let this settle out for a day or two and try to save a few more from the pet store. Goal is a clan of 5 :)

Thanks for the compliments and we love all the wonderful advice/ tips on the forum!



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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by GotButterflies » Sun Dec 11, 2016 12:55 pm

Thanks for sharing pictures everyone! @mooneyfamily, congrats on the upgrade! Each crab should have 5 gallons. If you have 9 already, you are only left with 30 gallons. Technically some of that shouldn't be used imho, but for your crab's sake I would highly reconsider not adding 15 or so more crabs. You would be overcrowded, which leads to issues. I'm not telling you what to do, that's just my advice. Upgrading is fun!


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Re: Post your crabitats!

Post by MooneyFamily » Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:40 pm

GotButterflies wrote:Thanks for sharing pictures everyone! @mooneyfamily, congrats on the upgrade! Each crab should have 5 gallons. If you have 9 already, you are only left with 30 gallons. Technically some of that shouldn't be used imho, but for your crab's sake I would highly reconsider not adding 15 or so more crabs. You would be overcrowded, which leads to issues. I'm not telling you what to do, that's just my advice. Upgrading is fun!


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Pretty much everything I've read said 1" of crab per gallon, I figured 2-3" per gallon. I'll likely buy 2-3 at a time, and see how it effects the tank, keep an eye on things, etc. Thanks for the advice!

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