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It's been awhile! But I have had an interesting situation arise.... Today I came home to find a mushroom growing in the crabitat!
It was near the food bowl and the only cause I can think of is food that is decomposing in the sand, but I'm no expert on fungus. I was wondering how I should treat this situation? Should I deep clean and replace the substrate? I'm just not sure...
It was near the food bowl and the only cause I can think of is food that is decomposing in the sand, but I'm no expert on fungus. I was wondering how I should treat this situation? Should I deep clean and replace the substrate? I'm just not sure...
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It looks like a seed sprout! I don't think it's harmful or indicative of a problem. I think it's a sign of an ecosystem Do you have isopods in your tank? They would eat the left overs and prevent pop ups.PinchersAndShells wrote:It's been awhile! But I have had an interesting situation arise.... Today I came home to find a mushroom growing in the crabitat!
It was near the food bowl and the only cause I can think of is food that is decomposing in the sand, but I'm no expert on fungus. I was wondering how I should treat this situation? Should I deep clean and replace the substrate? I'm just not sure...
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I'm on Tapatalk - can't see a picture
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Weird. I can see it..GotButterflies wrote:I'm on Tapatalk - can't see a picture
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However. Mould/fungi growth is normal. In a low airflow high humid enviroment. Its more dangerous for us rather than thr crabbies. I wouldn't worry too much
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I'm in the process of getting them. Hopefully that process should speed up soon. So you're saying it looks as if a seed I gave the crabs sprouted? That could be a possibility...C_fiesta wrote: It looks like a seed sprout! I don't think it's harmful or indicative of a problem. I think it's a sign of an ecosystem Do you have isopods in your tank? They would eat the left overs and prevent pop ups.
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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DRaM ... AG0513.jpg Maybe this will work?GotButterflies wrote:I'm on Tapatalk - can't see a picture
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Ohh okay. It just concerned me when I saw it, if any more pop up I'll just pull it out like I did that one. Thanks!aussieJJDude wrote: Weird. I can see it..
However. Mould/fungi growth is normal. In a low airflow high humid enviroment. Its more dangerous for us rather than thr crabbies. I wouldn't worry too much
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Captive Bred PP = Randy
75 Gallon Crabitat | Crabbing Since 8.11.2015
https://www.instagram.com/pinchersandshells/
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75 Gallon Crabitat | Crabbing Since 8.11.2015
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That's what I think it is, I could be wrong. Either way, it shouldn't hurt your crabs so no need to worry!PinchersAndShells wrote:I'm in the process of getting them. Hopefully that process should speed up soon. So you're saying it looks as if a seed I gave the crabs sprouted? That could be a possibility...C_fiesta wrote: It looks like a seed sprout! I don't think it's harmful or indicative of a problem. I think it's a sign of an ecosystem Do you have isopods in your tank? They would eat the left overs and prevent pop ups.
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https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DRaM ... AG0513.jpg Maybe this will work?GotButterflies wrote:I'm on Tapatalk - can't see a picture
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Ohh okay. It just concerned me when I saw it, if any more pop up I'll just pull it out like I did that one. Thanks!aussieJJDude wrote: Weird. I can see it..
However. Mould/fungi growth is normal. In a low airflow high humid enviroment. Its more dangerous for us rather than thr crabbies. I wouldn't worry too much
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Couldn't view it on my computer or my phone....weird!
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I can see itGotButterflies wrote:Couldn't view it on my computer or my phone....weird!
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I can't see it on Tapatalk either...GotButterflies wrote:Couldn't view it on my computer or my phone....weird!
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Aparently users with Apple products are having trouble seeing it, where Samsung users are seeing it.
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Funny! Usually Apple rulesC_fiesta wrote:Aparently users with Apple products are having trouble seeing it, where Samsung users are seeing it.
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What if they were planning on eating that later, but now you've ruined their plans to party? No tripping for the crabbies tonight
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Haha so true GB!
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Obviously (Samsung is way better!)GotButterflies wrote:Funny! Usually Apple rules
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Proof is in the pudding!aussieJJDude wrote:Obviously (Samsung is way better!)GotButterflies wrote:Funny! Usually Apple rules
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