Not ER Just didnt know where to paste this. new subscriber
Posted: Fri May 12, 2017 8:46 pm
NOT ER. JUST new subscriber looking for molting/destressing help. Thx.
1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Ecoearth and sand. 5.5"-4.5"
2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? Its a combo guage attached to lid, just read about calibrating it, so I'll do that soon, it seems like it varies. Now: temp 79 F , humidity 60, so i know hum. is wrong.
3. Is a heat source used in the tank? If so, what? 6x8" Reptile Therm under heater, UTH, attached on side above sub.
4. What types of water are available (fresh or salt) and how is the water treated (what brands of dechlorinator or salt mix and what ratio is used to mix it)? Both, salt from Gulf of Mexico. (I live near beach) Fresh- mixed with Stress Coat. 6mil Stress Coat to 15.36 oz of tap water.
5. What kinds of food do you feed and how often is it replaced? First wk. fresh fruit..banana, blueberries. Changed daily or every other day. Then they went under.
6. How long have you had the crab and what species is it, if known? Dont know what kinds- 3. My son won for girlfriend at fair mid March 2017.
7. Has your crab molted, and how long ago did it happen? Maybe now.
8. What type of housing are the crabs kept in, what size is it and what kind of lid is on the housing? 10 gal fish aquarium with hood and working flouresent tube light.
9. How many crabs are in the tank and about how large are they? Three- quarter size. Two changed out of their painted shells after about third night.
10. How many extra shells are usually kept in the tank, if any? Six
11. Have there been any fumes or chemicals near the crabitat recently? No.
12. How often do you clean the tank and how? Originally pet store sand for first 6 days then eco earth and sand. Done end of March.
13. Are sponges used in the water dish? If so, how are they cleaned? No
14. Has anything new been added to your crabitat recently? No. Have plastic plants, plastic bowls, mist with salt water daily.
15. Is there any other information you would like to share that might be helpful (anything that is regularly part of your crab care, playtime, bathing, etc.)? No
16. Please describe the emergency situation in detail. Sorry, not ER Call. New to site. Trying to figure out if all 3 are molting. All three have been under for almost two months. I continue to change food and water every third day and mist daily. Two-three weeks ago i dug up two because we thought they were all dead. Found first one - he looked colorful and we put ecoearth back on top. Second one looked dead but no smell. After watching shell for good while he moved and went back under sub. So we didnt look for third one.
Appreciate any advise. I am very interested in learning how to care for our 3 little hermit crabs . clelad
1. What kind of substrate is used in your tank and how deep is it? Ecoearth and sand. 5.5"-4.5"
2. Do you have gauges in the tank to measure temperature and humidity? If so, where are they located and what temperature and humidity do they usually read? Its a combo guage attached to lid, just read about calibrating it, so I'll do that soon, it seems like it varies. Now: temp 79 F , humidity 60, so i know hum. is wrong.
3. Is a heat source used in the tank? If so, what? 6x8" Reptile Therm under heater, UTH, attached on side above sub.
4. What types of water are available (fresh or salt) and how is the water treated (what brands of dechlorinator or salt mix and what ratio is used to mix it)? Both, salt from Gulf of Mexico. (I live near beach) Fresh- mixed with Stress Coat. 6mil Stress Coat to 15.36 oz of tap water.
5. What kinds of food do you feed and how often is it replaced? First wk. fresh fruit..banana, blueberries. Changed daily or every other day. Then they went under.
6. How long have you had the crab and what species is it, if known? Dont know what kinds- 3. My son won for girlfriend at fair mid March 2017.
7. Has your crab molted, and how long ago did it happen? Maybe now.
8. What type of housing are the crabs kept in, what size is it and what kind of lid is on the housing? 10 gal fish aquarium with hood and working flouresent tube light.
9. How many crabs are in the tank and about how large are they? Three- quarter size. Two changed out of their painted shells after about third night.
10. How many extra shells are usually kept in the tank, if any? Six
11. Have there been any fumes or chemicals near the crabitat recently? No.
12. How often do you clean the tank and how? Originally pet store sand for first 6 days then eco earth and sand. Done end of March.
13. Are sponges used in the water dish? If so, how are they cleaned? No
14. Has anything new been added to your crabitat recently? No. Have plastic plants, plastic bowls, mist with salt water daily.
15. Is there any other information you would like to share that might be helpful (anything that is regularly part of your crab care, playtime, bathing, etc.)? No
16. Please describe the emergency situation in detail. Sorry, not ER Call. New to site. Trying to figure out if all 3 are molting. All three have been under for almost two months. I continue to change food and water every third day and mist daily. Two-three weeks ago i dug up two because we thought they were all dead. Found first one - he looked colorful and we put ecoearth back on top. Second one looked dead but no smell. After watching shell for good while he moved and went back under sub. So we didnt look for third one.
Appreciate any advise. I am very interested in learning how to care for our 3 little hermit crabs . clelad
) Also, mix with dechlorinated marine salt water or dechlorinated fresh water to make it sand castle consistency. 
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