Will a new large PP beat up on my smaller ones?

lilscout · Post by **lilscout** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 12:09 pm

I'm thinking about adopting a large crab.

I already have 3 small to medium PP's.
I'm switching them from the 26gal to a 75 gal very soon.

Once they are settled in the 75 would it be OK to put a large PP in with them? (after he's been in an isolation tank for a few weeks)

I'm not that experienced yet (3 months) and I certainly don't want my guys to be hurt by the newcomer.
Would it be unsafe for them or too risky to undertake?

I need some opinions from you more experienced crabbers.

Thanks

Jemnem6 · Post by **Jemnem6** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:05 pm

I had 3 small PP's and then back in winter time I adopted 4 crabs ranging from medium-large and one jumbo. They all got along fine. I also soon then got a teeny PP too and everyone is fine together. After all that is how they live naturally on the beach. Lots of times it's better with a range of different sizes because they won't fight over shells and such. I'm sure they will all live happily together. But make sure to give them enough protein.

CrabbyMom33 · Post by **CrabbyMom33** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 5:59 pm

It should be fine, especially since you are making sure they have plenty of space. Like Jemnem6 said, feeding lots of protein is important. Also, when you set up your 75 gallon I would go with extra substrate depth in preparation for having the larger crabs. I would put in at least 7" to 8". In general, more is better, but it is a bit more work.

lilscout · Post by **lilscout** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 9:43 pm

Right now in the 26 gal I have about 6" to 7" depth of substrate.

In the new 75 gal. (That I got today!) I will take your advice and go with even deeper substrate.

Thank you for your input.

Work and protein are not a problem. I can do that!

I seem to have gotten all excited when upgrading from my 10 gal. to the 26 gal.
I shopped for and got all kinds of stuff that I couldn't realistically fit into a 26 gal.

So, now my tank size is hopefully going to catch with my imagination in design.

Oh my, I think I've been bitten by a crab obsession!

Jackolope · Post by **Jackolope** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:16 pm

I have 3 small PPs, 1 medium and 1 huge for a total of 5 crabs. they seem to care less about each other. I have had to break up fights with the smalls though.

Skymall007 · Post by **Skymall007** » Sat Aug 04, 2012 6:04 pm

I have a few different sizes in my tank, not large differences but differences nonetheless. They all seem fine =) Of course, each crab has their own personality. As always, it's good to keep on eye on them.

Congrats on the new tank! Don't forget to upload pictures!

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