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Second levels

Post by ciaraalston » Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:18 pm

For those of you with ledges and second levels in your tank, what do you have up there? I'm considering a corner shelf in my 80 upgrade for their food and calcium dishes, but I'm wondering if they'll find it? I'm sure in the wild their food isn't always on the bottom level in a nice bowl... so it should be okay right? Lol

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Re: Second levels

Post by Hermiesguardian » Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:25 pm

ciaraalston wrote:
Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:18 pm
For those of you with ledges and second levels in your tank, what do you have up there? I'm considering a corner shelf in my 80 upgrade for their food and calcium dishes, but I'm wondering if they'll find it? I'm sure in the wild their food isn't always on the bottom level in a nice bowl... so it should be okay right? Lol

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That was my question when I put their food on the 2nd level. But they found their food. I just had to make sure they could back up and get away if another crab is scooting them away.
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Re: Second levels

Post by ciaraalston » Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:31 pm

Hermiesguardian wrote: That was my question when I put their food on the 2nd level. But they found their food. I just had to make sure they could back up and get away if another crab is scooting them away.
Good point, I'll make sure there's plenty of room.

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Post by curlysister » Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:59 pm

I have the most amateur second level - it's a plastic container turned upside down, with a hole cut so they could use it as a hide. I glued shells to the sides so they can climb up and down, and a soap caddy on the top so it has small 'sides' on it. There is nothing up there, but they seem to love it and spend a LOT of time up there hanging out together.
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Post by RiNiKy506 » Fri Apr 05, 2019 11:43 pm

curlysister wrote:I have the most amateur second level - it's a plastic container turned upside down, with a hole cut so they could use it as a hide. I glued shells to the sides so they can climb up and down, and a soap caddy on the top so it has small 'sides' on it. There is nothing up there, but they seem to love it and spend a LOT of time up there hanging out together.
That’s not amateur, that sounds awesome!

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Re: Second levels

Post by ciaraalston » Sat Apr 06, 2019 10:42 am

curlysister wrote:I have the most amateur second level - it's a plastic container turned upside down, with a hole cut so they could use it as a hide. I glued shells to the sides so they can climb up and down, and a soap caddy on the top so it has small 'sides' on it. There is nothing up there, but they seem to love it and spend a LOT of time up there hanging out together.
That actually sounds awesome!!! Not amateur at all, DIY is the best way to go! Image

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Re: Second levels

Post by Hermiesguardian » Sat Apr 06, 2019 12:29 pm

curlysister wrote:
Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:59 pm
I have the most amateur second level - it's a plastic container turned upside down, with a hole cut so they could use it as a hide. I glued shells to the sides so they can climb up and down, and a soap caddy on the top so it has small 'sides' on it. There is nothing up there, but they seem to love it and spend a LOT of time up there hanging out together.
I had done that before. I zip tied burlap to the top so they would have traction.
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Re: Second levels

Post by curlysister » Sun Apr 07, 2019 11:06 pm

LOL, thanks for the compliments on my DIY!
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Re: Second levels

Post by purplepincher » Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:05 am

i have a hammock, and they poop all over it! salsa prefers the double decker log, though.
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Re: Second levels

Post by Oliviet#1 » Mon Apr 08, 2019 10:58 am

Lol
I have had pets in the past, but my family can’t have any furry or feathered ones due to allergies. I usually try my best to help and currently trying to set up a crabitat. I also try to treat others with Love!❤️

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