Only one of mine is molting.
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hermitcrabsocialcrab
- Zygote

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Only one of mine is molting.
I had previously thought that 3 of my 4 crabs were molting, but now, those thwree are all visible and the one that I thought wasn't, is completely buried for about 3or 4 days now. I can't wait to see him when he comes up all new and perfect! The only thing is that he buried in the regular tank. He is fully buried and you cannot see him. do i have to isolate him with a bottle top or something like that r can i just leave him. i dont want to hurt him and because i cant see him at all, i dont think i should mess with him.
- Wai
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Re: Only one of mine is molting.
I think you should set up a barrier around the moulter with a bottle, as you said. Make sure you push it all the way down to the bottom of the aquarium in case the others try to dig under the barrier and up again to the moulter and gobble him up.
- krabby_katie
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Re: Only one of mine is molting.
Definately push it down to the bottom... I learned the hard way to do that.
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Es: Mr. Krabs*Xena*Hubert*Clarice*Tank*Paras
PPs: Cosmo*Unknown*Darla
RIP: Sandy + Calypso + Kaluha + Jorgen von Strangle + Daisy + Mojo (assumed) + Stella
See them: http://s173.photobucket.com/albums/w69/katelynforbes/
- Chermo
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Re: Only one of mine is molting.
Make sure that they didn't move from the spot they burried though. The one I can see dug in 1 spot but is a whole other spot so if you can try to see in there from the bottom or something to see. The one I can see is about 5" from her first digging hole where she originally dug down.
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Due to family issues my crabs have been adopted out to wizkidsmom (Cheryl), I know she will care for them like I did. Thanks Cheryl
RIP Orangy June 2009
Due to family issues my crabs have been adopted out to wizkidsmom (Cheryl), I know she will care for them like I did. Thanks Cheryl
RIP Orangy June 2009
