New crab mom!!

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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by LindaLou » Sat Mar 27, 2021 1:48 pm

Is coconut husk the same as the eco-earth substrate?
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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by JoeHermits » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:29 pm

No, it’s the same material but the husk is in larger chunks. Not as good for digging.


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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by LindaLou » Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:01 pm

Which would be better for them the husk and sand mix or straight sand until I can get the eco-earth
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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by JoeHermits » Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:11 pm

I’d recommend straight playsand from your local hardware and yard store. It’ll be easier to work with.


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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by LindaLou » Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:13 pm

Ok thank you
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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by LindaLou » Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:49 pm

Ok so I ordered a 500ml bottle of prime. It only gives directions for 50 gallons. Can someone plz explain to me how to mix like a gallon??
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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by Motörcrab » Wed Mar 31, 2021 6:45 pm

You got a big bottle of Prime! You need two drops per gallon.
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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by LindaLou » Wed Mar 31, 2021 8:22 pm

Ok and my smallest crab I noticed today has lost half of his small claw! Should I be worried about him? Can he still eat??
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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by MurkyCrabs » Wed Mar 31, 2021 9:39 pm

As long as he still has his other claw and all of his limbs he should be alright


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Re: New crab mom!!

Post by LindaLou » Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:43 am

Ok
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