New crab! I.D. Help Please

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New crab! I.D. Help Please

Post by CrabbyEmerson » Sat May 05, 2018 7:14 pm

Hi! I found this little guy at Petco today. I’m thinking he’s an ecuadorian but I’m not sure.

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I can post more photos if need be, just let me know.

Thanks!

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Post by wodesorel » Sat May 05, 2018 7:18 pm

Yeppers, he's an E! Congrats!
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Post by CrabbyEmerson » Sat May 05, 2018 8:26 pm

wodesorel wrote:Yeppers, he's an E! Congrats!
Awesome! Thank you!

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Post by GotButterflies » Sun May 06, 2018 10:45 am

Adorable! I recommend 2 proteins a day for these guys, a minimum of 10-12" of substrate, and 10 gallons for each E. :) Following these guidelines I don't have problems with these guys :) Good luck!
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Re: New crab! I.D. Help Please

Post by ciaraalston » Sat May 12, 2018 3:59 am

He is handsome! congrats!! Picked a name yet?
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