New crab and some questions

Kirrie · Post by **Kirrie** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 5:58 am

The poor little guy didn't make it He was out of his shell and not moving this morning.When I have the 20 gallon set up, I will be going back to that pet store to try and save some of the other little ones. The employee informed me that all of the changes I suggested have been made, so hopefully this wont happen anymore.

finalfantasyxii · Post by **finalfantasyxii** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 6:05 am

Aw sorry. Poor little guy never had a chance. At least he had some better care at the end.

Kirrie · Post by **Kirrie** » Sun Dec 22, 2013 11:42 am

Yea, I think I will rescue some of his little tank mates from the pet store sometime after Christmas. Since these ones are extra tiny, would it be ok to have 3 little ones and my 2 medium sized ones in the 20 gallon? I know I will have to upgrade someday even with just 4 crabs, but would 5 be pushing it if 3 of them were really small for now?

finalfantasyxii · Post by **finalfantasyxii** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 10:29 am

It's probably ok if they're really small.

Kirrie · Post by **Kirrie** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 3:27 pm

I cant find either of my crabs right now and theyre supposed to get their new tank tomorrow...Im going to set up the new tank and having nothing to put in it! I want to move them in and let them settle before I put any more tiny crabs in the tank.

finalfantasyxii · Post by **finalfantasyxii** » Tue Dec 24, 2013 6:25 pm

You can use your smaller tank as an ISO. Most crabbers here isolate new crabs for 30 days before putting them in the main tank. They also recommend your ISO match the conditions at the store and that you gradually bring it to ideal conditions. Which is no big if the conditions at the store are good! You can leave the ISO in a dark, quiet corner and only disturb it briefly to change food/water. This allows the crabs to adjust to their new surroundings with as little stress as possible while protecting you're current crabs from any contagious illness or parasite.