My E is acting odd

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charbeenie
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My E is acting odd

Post by charbeenie » Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:28 pm

This might sound strange but I think my smaller is is scared of the 2 new crabs. She wont go back in her favorite moss pit since one of the new crabs went in there. And when I put my hand in the tank she comes and clings to me. As much as I would like to think its because she loves me lol she never did that before. She has always been friendly so I am just worried about her. I feel like I made her uncomfortable in her own home by adding the new ones. I have 4 crabs 2 PP and 2 Es. I had the Es 1st. They are in a 55 gallon tank. Temps are good and there are 3 moss pits and plenty of hiding places. Was it a bad idea to put PP with my Es?

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Re: My E is acting odd

Post by rainbow_crab » Thu Feb 18, 2016 2:43 pm

I wouldn't think so, my es and pps are fine together. It may just take time for them to get comfortable together. It would be like a stranger coming to live with you, you have to get to know each other, and it will be awkward until you do. I would just give them time to get to know each other. Just watch for aggressive behavior. If there is none i wouldn't worry about it.

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