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new crab questions

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:39 pm
by Miko
i got a new crab at the start of the year put her in iso and she went down a few days later, she was down just under a month came up at and drunk alot of water then went back down (i didnt see her during that time) she has been down for another month...should i start to worry...shes not that big...maybe a small.. i got her from petsmart she was the last one left in the tank along with a dead med.

new crab questions

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:49 pm
by Geranium
I would give her more time before really starting to worry. Usually shortly after I ask such questions, mine will come up. Are you keeping food and water available in case she is being tricky and coming up when you're not aware?

new crab questions

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 2:59 pm
by Miko
yes and i smooth out the top so i can tell and shes not coming up.

new crab questions

Posted: Sun Mar 23, 2014 6:01 am
by Tetra4CClyPtus
Also excessive water drinking is also a pre-molt sign as water is stored in a molt sac that assists in exo shed. Correct me if I am wrong.