Sher46

[Sher346]

I have a crab that is locked onto another crabs shell. I separated them a few ays ago thinking that it was empty but todayntheybare back. I moved them while cleaning the tank and one was constantly making noise. I brought these home from vacation and know they can't be mating so what should I be doing? Or just leave themalone?

[Geranium]

First separate them, either into two separate tanks or divide the tank all the way down to the bottom of the substrate and preferably all the way to the top of the tank.ThenPlease answer the following questions so that the full picture of what is going on can be addressed.1) How long have you had your crabs and how long have you been caring for this particular crab in distress?2) What size is your tank and what kind of lid do you have? 3) What are you using for heat? Please be specific and include fixture type, watt or mat size and where the heat source is mounted.4) What kind of substrate do you use in your tank and at what depth? Is it dry or damp and sand castle consistency?5) Do you dechlorinate your fresh water and if so, with what product? Do you offer aquarium salt water in addition to fresh water? Again, what product?6) What do you normally feed your crabs?7) Do you bathe, mist or handle your crabs at all?8) What are the temperature and humidity readings? Please be specific and include high low fluctuations if you're aware of them.Please also give us as detailed a description as possible of the current problem you're having with your crab(s) and include a description of his previous activity/behavior and current activity/behavior. Answering all of these questions honestly and in full will help us to help you! Thank you.