So, in other words I am doing this all backward trying to correct mistakes instead of starting out right. Here are my questions but feel free to point out anything else you think we need to immediately address:
#1 substrate: I know different people use different mediums. But what is in there right now doesn't seem to be the ideal combo from what I have since read. There is a 5lb bag of Vita Sand (which I believe is kind of a no-no) mixed with a full brick of the coconut fiber. Guessing, ratio wise I would say it is 1 part sand to 3 (or more) parts fiber. So, once our guys come back up (assuming they do
) Should we ditch the substrate and start over or just add some play sand? #2 cover: We have a wire mesh cover that I have mostly covered with press and seal to try to keep humidity in. I won't know for awhile what the humidity level is (since I just put in the monitor) but is press and seal ok and how big of an opening(s) should we leave for air?
#3 water dishes: I have read that the dishes should be big enough for the largest to submerge in but made so the littlest can get out safely. Maybe a stupid question but does submerge mean all the way under water (covering their entire shell) or just big enough for the whole crab to fit into?
#4 cork shelter: I bought a little cork hiding log thing (again from zoo med) today. Should it be washed in declorinated water and/or soaked before putting in the habitat?
I think I probably have more questions. But, I will bring them as I remember them. I will probably have a few, feeding specific questions to post on the appropriate board.
Thank you, in advance, for any help you can give us. Hoping we can make a happy home for the little guys (or girls)
