Cleaning the crabitat

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Cleaning the crabitat

Post by Carlye.Purucker » Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:52 pm

I am curious if you should or shouldn't clean the glass inside the tank? My glass is very wet from the humidity in my tank, which is good for the humidity, but it's obviously not good for crab watching. Is there a way I can or should clean it or should I just suck it up and deal with the moisture?

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Re: Cleaning the crabitat

Post by wodesorel » Fri Mar 09, 2018 1:56 pm

White vinegar is safe and works well. However, condensation is related to the high humidity so it will come back.
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Re: Cleaning the crabitat

Post by Carlye.Purucker » Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:00 pm

I figured it would come back, just wasn't sure if I should even bother. I've been trying to get pics of Shenzi and my two new Es to post but it's just so humid hahaha I think I'll clean it this weekend then take pics right away so I can post them!

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Re: Cleaning the crabitat

Post by wodesorel » Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:13 pm

Can you make small vents right on top the glass in front? That is usually enough to stop the condensation without sacrificing humidity.
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Re: Cleaning the crabitat

Post by Carlye.Purucker » Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:43 pm

I have a folding glass lid, and I've had it slid slightly back from the front of the tank to keep the humidity around 90%. I think it just has not been wiped down since I moved them in so that might help too. It's not a huge problem, just an annoyance hahaha

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Re: Cleaning the crabitat

Post by wodesorel » Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:07 pm

Yeah, but you want to be able to see your crabbies!
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Re: Cleaning the crabitat

Post by piratetoothgir » Sun Mar 11, 2018 2:42 am

I just deal,with my condensation on my glass, because my humidity is as 100% most of the time, and when I change the water bowls, I usually will wipe it off and push down the substrate that tracks up on the glass.
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