Large Crab Picking Shell Fights

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Large Crab Picking Shell Fights

Post by glittercake » Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:14 pm

My large PP keeps picking shell fights with my poor E for his shell. The thing is I have 3 of that same shell plus many more large shells. He's driving me nuts, and my poor E! I'm not sure what to do with him :(

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Re: Large Crab Picking Shell Fights

Post by Abolish Absolution » Sat Aug 11, 2012 10:41 pm

I'd try ISO for a week with lot's of shells and food and see if that helps. He may eventually switch and then the problems might stop.
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Re: Large Crab Picking Shell Fights

Post by Careyenz » Sun Aug 12, 2012 6:08 am

I had that happen for awhile. I put the naughty crab in time out in my iso for about a week. It seemed to fix the problem. I put plenty of shell choices in there with him. With no one to get jealous of, he was able to make a good choice!
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