How do I tell if my crab is surface molting?

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How do I tell if my crab is surface molting?

Post by dstephens » Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:43 pm

Shellby hasn't moved in days, and I'm actually super worried. She isn't dead (no smell). She is completely inside of her shell. She is partially on the sand and partially on top of her hide out).
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Re: How do I tell if my crab is surface molting?

Post by Giner13 » Fri Jul 07, 2017 5:57 am

How deep is your substrate? And other tank conditions?
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Re: How do I tell if my crab is surface molting?

Post by dstephens » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:18 pm

Giner13 wrote:How deep is your substrate? And other tank conditions?
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Actually, this got fixed! I added some moss and she was fine! Thank you, though!
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Re: How do I tell if my crab is surface molting?

Post by Giner13 » Sat Jul 08, 2017 9:12 am

dstephens wrote:
Giner13 wrote:How deep is your substrate? And other tank conditions?
Fill out the emergency template so we can help you figure this out!Image


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Actually, this got fixed! I added some moss and she was fine! Thank you, though!
Yay for moss!!!ImageImage


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