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seashells 03-05-2007 03:54 PM

Whos Killing the Crabs?
 
Had a good look into the tank on Saturday, & to my surprise I saw a large crab with its claws open, not moving. Pointed a light at it ...still not moving. Took a better look around, and wow theres another one. We got them both out, but not sure if we crushed the heads getting them out or something else did. Also noticed one of are Purculas is missing. Everything else is fine. Havent heard any clicking or snapping noises. Any ideas?

kwirky 03-05-2007 04:27 PM

might have died while molting? my emerald crabs molt exactly the same time (which is very strange in my mind), and I lost one to molting before.

marie 03-05-2007 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by seashells (Post 239025)
Had a good look into the tank on Saturday, & to my surprise I saw a large crab with its claws open, not moving. Pointed a light at it ...still not moving. Took a better look around, and wow theres another one. We got them both out, but not sure if we crushed the heads getting them out or something else did. Also noticed one of are Purculas is missing. Everything else is fine. Havent heard any clicking or snapping noises. Any ideas?

Are you sure they aren't the empty shell left after a molt?

Der_Iron_Chef 03-05-2007 05:07 PM

Crab troubles, too...eh? Yesterday I found one of mine in the middle of my livingroom floor. Dead, obviously. Grrrr.

OCDP 03-05-2007 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef (Post 239045)
Crab troubles, too...eh? Yesterday I found one of mine in the middle of my livingroom floor. Dead, obviously. Grrrr.

Living room floor? How'd that happen? lol

Der_Iron_Chef 03-05-2007 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OCDP (Post 239047)
Living room floor? How'd that happen? lol

lol, heck if I know!

seashells 03-05-2007 06:11 PM

Iv'e found them on the floor before as well???? Not Molts, the were both all there, the whole crab.

andsoitgoes 03-05-2007 06:34 PM

Crabs, with death wishes? Maybe dreams of freedom? Too damn much finding nemo!!

OCDP 03-05-2007 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef (Post 239048)
lol, heck if I know!

That's pretty funny. venturous little buggers... a little too venturous ....

Midknight 03-05-2007 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by andsoitgoes (Post 239068)
Crabs, with death wishes? Maybe dreams of freedom? Too damn much finding nemo!!

I see your all blaming the crabs, maybe it was a hit, you know a professional job.
The old sleep with the humans if you don't cough up the fish pellets... with interest...:twised:


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