Sebastian is being forceful .

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Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by citiliviey » Sat Mar 28, 2015 2:35 pm

Sebastian keeps on throwing the other crabs around (especially Alexander) to get them out of his way and even for no apparent reason . I know sometimes they walk over each other, but Sebastian just keeps on doing the pushing and grabbing and shoving . He is the biggest I have, but usually the gentelest, today is just different . I don't want to ISO him, but should I ?https://vimeo.com/123505867https://vimeo.com/123505895
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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by crabzlove » Sat Mar 28, 2015 2:50 pm

Isolating him for a couple days wouldn't hurt. Check your smaller crabs for injuries.

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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by KellyCrabbieLove » Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:28 pm

My E Jockey started doing this about a week ago. I don't really know what to do with him.
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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by YYWW » Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:17 pm

Pushing itself isnt a problem. It is possible that you are over crowded. It also looks like your substrate is extremely shallow. Perhaps you are seeing the beginning stages of increased aggression due to overcrowding. Increase your substrate level to the maximum and see if that calms him down.


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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by citiliviey » Sat Mar 28, 2015 5:48 pm

Thank you. I am getting a 50gal soon, much more space! :D
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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by YYWW » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:08 pm

That works! then maybe Sebastian will simmer down!


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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by CallaLily » Sat Mar 28, 2015 6:18 pm

YYWW wrote: It also looks like your substrate is extremely shallow.
I agree with this but what you're showing in the videos is completely normal dominance and shouldn't turn into anything to worry about. Of course it doesn't hurt to keep an eye on them.
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Re: Sebastian is being forceful .

Post by citiliviey » Sun Mar 29, 2015 12:12 am

Thanks guys, everything seems fine now, he doesn't like the mornings, I think he was just being "crabby," hahaha.
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