Crabs in Numbers?

[amwilliams]

So I've recently set up a 29 gallon tank and started it out with 3 crabs. I lost one due to PPS and am just debating really whether it's necessary to add more than that. Is 2 an okay number? I was thinking (since I'm a new crabber) that I should really get a little more acquainted with these guys that I have before I would add another. I don't think I really want to expand beyond more than 3 in total, but I just thought I'd see what anyone else thought.

Thanks!!

[Rawrgeous]

2 is fine! As long as they have a buddy they'll do ok.

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[Crabinski]

As @Rawrgeous said, 2 is fine. I've been crabbing for a bit over 8 years and currently have 4 PPs in a 29g. It's a rare occasion when all 4 are up at once: more often it's just one or two at a time. When it's only one crab up (at the moment, it's Mr Pinch), he seems to really enjoy having all the above ground space to himself -- no one to have to share the pools, food/leaf bowls or favorite climbing spots with. Crabs are aware that other crabs are in the tank, even when only one is visible.