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What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:32 pm
by angelbearpuppy
I am interested in making a ledge or some sort if second level as my crabs love climbing...a lot. I always see them climbing. What are some ways you make / attach second levels. I am looking for a jumpping off point.
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:52 pm
by curlysister
I tried suction cups, and had absolutely no success!
Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 12:06 am
by ciaraalston
Most people use shower caddies to make a second level. I decided against it because i felt like they wouldn't use it. i went with more climbing items. You could use a net hung up, or a log turtle dock. maybe even flip a basket upside down and cut a hole for a door, it doubles as a hide and a 2nd level.
Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:40 am
by p2gg86
I made a wooden table and my crabs climb on it to hang out and eating as I put my food dish there.
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:22 am
by piratetoothgir
p2gg86 wrote:I made a wooden table and my crabs climb on it to hang out and eating as I put my food dish there.
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Is that an E in a painted shell?
My E came in that very shell! He fianlly changed it though
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:29 am
by angelbearpuppy
Would command hooks work better than suction cups to maximize space? I am willing to give it a try as mine always seem to be climbing on the few things I have in their
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:33 am
by ciaraalston
angelbear122189 wrote:Would command hooks work better than suction cups to maximize space? I am willing to give it a try as mine always seem to be climbing on the few things I have in their
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I've always used command hooks. But I've noticed that some fall due to humidity, so I added a drop of aquarium safe silicone and they seem to stick better that way. I had to wait 24 hours for it to set, but it was worth it in my opinion.
I don't have experience using suction cups so I can't give any advice for those. Sorry..
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:35 am
by angelbearpuppy
That's fine. Tha ks for the advice. I will have to go shopping in my pantries and see what I can come up with. But now I feel as if I have a stepping off point.
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 6:46 am
by p2gg86
stella wrote:p2gg86 wrote:I made a wooden table and my crabs climb on it to hang out and eating as I put my food dish there.
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Is that an E in a painted shell?
My E came in that very shell! He fianlly changed it though
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Yes it is. I saw her trying to shell at some point but did not happen yet.
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:41 am
by AwesomeHermit
angelbear122189 wrote:I am interested in making a ledge or some sort if second level as my crabs love climbing...a lot. I always see them climbing. What are some ways you make / attach second levels. I am looking for a jumpping off point.
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I will be using a plastic locker organizer once I get my 29g
Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:52 pm
by Just_saving_crabs
Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:57 pm
by AwesomeHermit
I love seeing your pictures JSC
Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:56 pm
by Hermie escape artist
That second level is amazing
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 4:58 pm
by Hermie escape artist
HOW DK YOU'S make holes for the crab to get in ... I have plastic totes idk how a saw would do might be to much ! For plastic
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Re: What are common ways to make a second level?
Posted: Thu Aug 02, 2018 11:36 pm
by mjjluver
love the lights on the tank!
that and the different colored plants - it's like cosmic bowling!
