Me crab friend and new tank

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Me crab friend and new tank

Post by River » Thu Sep 23, 2021 1:11 pm

Today I just bought a new crabby friend. I was very distraught at Petsmarts treatment of their crabs. The poor little crab I bought today has a broken shell. But is very active. They ran around there new big tank, climbing on everything! Then retired to his little hide for a nap! I do need to buy more sand for the new tank I just bought. I got $50 worth of sand and it barely fills the tank. So I will be getting more in time. Image
I have 3 water dishes at the moment. 2 salt water and a freshwater.
I now have 2 crabs! Hank and is new friend (open to name suggestions)
Any suggestions for different climbing toys or anything to add to the tank other than more sand


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Re: Me crab friend and new tank

Post by Jlmills525 » Thu Sep 23, 2021 4:57 pm

The only name I can think of is the one I’m reserving for Eugene’s eventual friend


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Re: Me crab friend and new tank

Post by JTKermie » Thu Sep 23, 2021 5:15 pm

Very nice setup! What sand are you using that it cost $50? The sakrete brand play sand I used is $5-7 for a 50lb bag.
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Post by CrabbyLover77 » Thu Sep 23, 2021 6:41 pm

I also get my play sand cheap. I can usually find a 50lb bag at Lowe's or Home Depot for under $5.

Grab a hamster wheel! The crabs in my big tank love walking on theirs.

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Re: Me crab friend and new tank

Post by River » Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:51 pm

JTKermie wrote:Very nice setup! What sand are you using that it cost $50? The sakrete brand play sand I used is $5-7 for a 50lb bag.
No I bought like 3 bags of coconut fiber sand mix and all together I cost $50


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Re: Me crab friend and new tank

Post by curlysister » Thu Sep 23, 2021 10:22 pm

Was that the 'Hermit Crab Beach' sand? It's great sand, one of the few products marketed for crabs that is actually safe. But the downside is the cost. You can just get a bag of play sand and add it to what you have, no problem!
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Re: Me crab friend and new tank

Post by JTKermie » Fri Sep 24, 2021 10:46 am

River wrote: ↑
Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:51 pm
 No I bought like 3 bags of coconut fiber sand mix and all together I cost $50


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Oh I gotcha. Yeah, the larger bags of 'pre-fluffed' eco earth are around $10/bag unless you're lucky enough to find it on sale, so that's like $30 itself.
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Re: Me crab friend and new tank

Post by Hermiecrab » Mon Oct 04, 2021 9:06 am

Congrats on the upgrade! I love the name Oasis, and Cocoa would be a cute one! If she is still unnamed of course, Its a bit of an older thread.
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