Too much Texas heat! How do I keep the crabmeat cool enough?

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Too much Texas heat! How do I keep the crabmeat cool enough?

Post by Dtins » Sat Aug 12, 2023 8:25 am

I live in Texas where we have had 17 straight days of triple digit heat. I am a teacher and will be leaving my crabitat at the school overnight with ac off. How can I create a cool side of the tank?

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Re: Too much Texas heat! How do I keep the crabmeat cool enough?

Post by curlysister » Sat Aug 12, 2023 12:30 pm

What is the temperature in the room overnight?
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Re: Too much Texas heat! How do I keep the crabmeat cool enough?

Post by Dtins » Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:40 pm

105 to 110


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Re: Too much Texas heat! How do I keep the crabmeat cool enough?

Post by Dtins » Sat Aug 12, 2023 6:42 pm

I see my post says crabmeat but it should hermit crabs.

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Re: Too much Texas heat! How do I keep the crabmeat cool enough?

Post by curlysister » Sun Aug 13, 2023 8:04 pm

That's pretty hot. Do you use any heat source during the day? What's the daytime room temp?
I wonder if a fan would help?
Or if you could take them to another location temporarily? Will there never be a/c at night, or is this temporary?
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