More Crabs = More Activity?

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More Crabs = More Activity?

Post by nwilk688 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:58 pm

Hi all! I'm the proud owner of 4 pp's, Tama, Toa, Clawford, and Scout. Tama and Toa were active when I got them, but I feel like they've gotten far more adventurous and active since I added Clawford and Scout! The tank conditions are good, and have been pretty consistent since I got Tama, the only thing that's changed is adding more pals! I love that all 4 are so active now! Has anyone else noticed this?

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Post by aussieJJDude » Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:46 pm

Yes, its just due to having more crabs so the likelihood that you see at least one. Enjoy it though.

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Re: More Crabs = More Activity?

Post by nwilk688 » Thu Aug 03, 2017 7:47 pm

aussieJJDude wrote:Yes, its just due to having more crabs so the likelihood that you see at least one. Enjoy it though.

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Post by CrabMater » Sat Aug 05, 2017 11:47 am

Yes, glad you found your "magic number"
i find 3 is my magic number . One is always up, usually 2. when all 3 are up its like a party.

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Re: More Crabs = More Activity?

Post by cannm » Fri Aug 11, 2017 4:15 pm

Yes, definitely. Back in the day I had a tank for Es and a tank for PPs. I had about five in each tank and together they were extremely sociable and active.

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