Crabitat!

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Crabitat!

Post by nwilk688 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:31 pm

Hi everyone! I was hoping for some feedback on my crabitat! I'm on a super tight budget, but I still want to make sure my little ones have everything they need! They're 2 small/medium pp's! Eventually I plan on getting a UTH, but I can't afford one yet. Luckily it's summer and my temp/humidity is staying pretty consistent with the light I've got! Here's everything I have for them!
Play sand/EE mix
Fresh and salt pools they can submerge in
Popsicle stick hide
Driftwood
Moss pit
Shell shop
Climbing net
Temp/humidity gauges (eventually I'll upgrade to digital, I just can't yet)
Climbing vines
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Post by nwilk688 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 6:32 pm

nwilk688 wrote:Hi everyone! I was hoping for some feedback on my crabitat! I'm on a super tight budget, but I still want to make sure my little ones have everything they need! They're 2 small/medium pp's! Eventually I plan on getting a UTH, but I can't afford one yet. Luckily it's summer and my temp/humidity is staying pretty consistent with the light I've got! Here's everything I have for them!
Play sand/EE mix
Fresh and salt pools they can submerge in
Popsicle stick hide
Driftwood
Moss pit
Shell shop
Climbing net
Temp/humidity gauges (eventually I'll upgrade to digital, I just can't yet)
Climbing vines
Cholla woodImage
I forgot to mention I also feed them fresh fruits, shrimp, vegetables, and baby food!
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Post by Kaleighshermies » Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:04 pm

Looks very nice! Love the climbing net


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Re: Crabitat!

Post by nwilk688 » Fri Jul 21, 2017 10:16 pm

Kaleighshermies wrote:Looks very nice! Love the climbing net


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Post by Fledgling » Sat Jul 22, 2017 3:18 pm

I've read that Popsicle sticks probably aren't a good idea...I can't remember why or what thread I saw it in, so hopefully someone more experienced can help?

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Post by nwilk688 » Sat Jul 22, 2017 4:25 pm

Fledgling wrote:I've read that Popsicle sticks probably aren't a good idea...I can't remember why or what thread I saw it in, so hopefully someone more experienced can help?

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I read on one of the threads on here they were okay, but I'll definitely look into it! Thank you!! Image
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Post by wodesorel » Sat Jul 22, 2017 5:28 pm

It depends on what the popsicle sticks are made from. They also have a tendency to mold in the high humidity.

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Post by nwilk688 » Sat Jul 22, 2017 6:56 pm

wodesorel wrote:It depends on what the popsicle sticks are made from. They also have a tendency to mold in the high humidity.

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Post by C_fiesta » Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:13 am

nwilk688 wrote:
wodesorel wrote:It depends on what the popsicle sticks are made from. They also have a tendency to mold in the high humidity.

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Looks like a very good start! I'd definitely suggest getting the digital soon (a lot of crabbers use the indoor digital humidity and temperature Accurite one from Walmart, less than $10 USD).

Yay!

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Post by nwilk688 » Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:24 pm

C_fiesta wrote:
nwilk688 wrote:
wodesorel wrote:It depends on what the popsicle sticks are made from. They also have a tendency to mold in the high humidity.

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Looks like a very good start! I'd definitely suggest getting the digital soon (a lot of crabbers use the indoor digital humidity and temperature Accurite one from Walmart, less than $10 USD).

Yay!

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Thank you!!!
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