And then there are those who never use "aquarium salt" at all - because they this blind unreasoning desire to knowwhat they are adding to their tanks... 
Red Claw Crabs
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Seaman
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I know this is highly disputed, but RCC's do not need to get out of the water, nor do the need brackish water. This is not saying that they wont be healthier in BW, but I had a female RCC in FW for about 2 years 8 months and she NEVER left the water or had anything to stand on out of the water, and 3 years is pretty much a full life, so FWIW they do not need to get out of the water like fiddlers, and they do not NEED BW.
wow, I have heard that before, that they don't need to get out of the water.what should I have on the bottom of the tank?I have stones from the pet store. I have a few fake plants and an airfilter.How often do I feed them?will My hood light be to much light for them ?I am tren to give them a good home. You all have been so helpful!
thanks Tina
thanks Tina
Seaman said:
you actually just proved they need BW, RCC's live up to 10 years under proper conditions. Your's was subjected to a short lifespan due to the lack of nutrients they need to stay healthy that marine salt provides.
It seems obvious to me that if offered a way to make it safely to the surface the crab will let you know its desires. If it wants to stay submerged then it will, otherwise it will come to the surface by itself. No real sense argueing the fact, just give it the option.
And it also seems right that any creature that has a shell will need some sort of harder water, whether it is brackish or not. They need a high calcium content and other additives like iodine to help achieve a proper molt and live a happy life.
Your RCC's will also like hiding spots so they can take off and hide after a molt.
And it also seems right that any creature that has a shell will need some sort of harder water, whether it is brackish or not. They need a high calcium content and other additives like iodine to help achieve a proper molt and live a happy life.
Your RCC's will also like hiding spots so they can take off and hide after a molt.
I have ways for them to get out of the water and that is where they ALWAYS are .The only time I see them in the water is to eat.What temp should the water be kept?
thanks Tina
thanks Tina
http://www.geocities.com/elgecko1989/crab.html
That seems to be a good link to some info on them. 72-82F seems like the temp and a brackish level of 1.004 sg (ph 8).
That seems to be a good link to some info on them. 72-82F seems like the temp and a brackish level of 1.004 sg (ph 8).
I am changing to brackish and was wondering how much salt to ad to 3 inches of water? I have a part land/water tank.I am using Aquarium salt,and am planning on letting it in a container for day or so before adding to my crabs.Should I add it when I do water change?
thanks Tina
thanks Tina
Seaman said:
Man there really should be an "i'm with stupid" smiley, these crabs come from mudflats in ESTURIES, thats brackish fyi
They rarely live long in freshwater, if its hard alkaline then maybe a year or two.I'll dig up some good info on these guys I seen on a site.
