Substrate for Molters

aries · Post by **aries** » 10 Mar 2005, 05:33

Quick question about substrate in iso. I have a jumbo that I think is getting ready to molt. I want to iso her but I don't quite know what to do with the substrate, it is playsand. Should I wet it or leave it dry and let the crabs wet it themselves? I am afraid if I wet it I may get a mold problem in the tank.

bennynlewie · Post by **bennynlewie** » 10 Mar 2005, 10:43

i would say but a lil water in it to make it not so bone dry but dont get it too damp

Post by **Wai** » 10 Mar 2005, 16:55

If you add in some aquarium salt (the salt you use for the salt water dish) to the water, it will help prevent the growth of bacteria and mold.

aries · Post by **aries** » 11 Mar 2005, 00:05

Never thought about putting salt in it but that makes great sense.

I will add some water and salt and see what happens. I know they need the moisture to help with molting and wanted to make sure of what to do for them especially when the jumbos get ready to go down.

Thanks