New Crab by KyMart

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New Crab by KyMart

Post by KyMart » Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:58 pm

Today I adopted a new crab! I have had my two crabs, Frog and Bug for about a month and a half and within the next few weeks they should have a brand new 40 gallon breeder to move into! So, me being me, I went to work today and fell in love with this adorable bright red crab, who of course was the biggest in the tank and needed a shell upgrade! Brought them home, and so far so good! I did a quick dip in freshwater for both my new crab and Frog (Bug is currently under molting so couldn't dip her!). They changed into a natrual shell within the first 15 minutes of being in the tank! No fighting has occurred, and they seem really happy and like they are adjusting well in their new home! They are very shy, but I am sure they will come around! They are definitely a climber, and I can't wait to see them enjoy all of the climbing options my new crabitat is going to have (thanks again Clove for helping me design it!)! The new crab has been seen taking a few dips in the crabitat so I think they are also going to be a swimmer! I'm so excited to give them a name and a happy life! Frog and the Newbie just met and I think they are established their pecking order per say. No signs of physical agression so far, just some antenna fights but that is totally normal!
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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Re: New Crab by KyMart

Post by KyMart » Mon Jun 26, 2023 7:59 pm

I need name ideas for the new crab! I have a theme with all of my pets being named after other animals! I have a dog named Bear, a crab named Frog, and a crab named Bug, so I need another animal name! I would like it to involve the fact that he is really red! I'm thinking panda, like a red panda! I don't know, I would love suggestions!
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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Re: New Crab by KyMart

Post by sunflower_crabitat » Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:46 am

KyMart wrote:I need name ideas for the new crab! I have a theme with all of my pets being named after other animals! I have a dog named Bear, a crab named Frog, and a crab named Bug, so I need another animal name! I would like it to involve the fact that he is really red! I'm thinking panda, like a red panda! I don't know, I would love suggestions!
I love panda, super cute and goes along with the theme! I've got a few name suggestions that fit along with said theme if your interested!
-Fox (cause he's red)
-Tiger
-Doe
-Goat
-Snake

(thought these were cute and short but animal names/reptile names)


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Re: New Crab by KyMart

Post by hermitsinnc » Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:19 am

Ooh I like Fox!
3 PPs: Maxwell (small), Mitchelle (medium/small), Kendall (medium/large)
also have 10gal freshwater fishtank w/ neon tetras, pygmy cories, and nerite snails

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Re: New Crab by KyMart

Post by KyMart » Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:53 pm

sunflower_crabitat wrote:
Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:46 am
I love panda, super cute and goes along with the theme! I've got a few name suggestions that fit along with said theme if your interested!
-Fox (cause he's red)
-Tiger
-Doe
-Goat
-Snake

(thought these were cute and short but animal names/reptile names)


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I love these suggestions! I was also thinking about Lobster, options?
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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Re: New Crab by KyMart

Post by KyMart » Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:54 pm

hermitsinnc wrote:
Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:19 am
Ooh I like Fox!
I do too! I think it really fits them!
I have 5 PPs in a 40 gallon breeder!
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