How to Look After Pet Crabs
Fill the tank with about 1/2 to 1 whole centimeter (or more) of sand or coconut substrate., Place the crabs in the tank once you are home. , Fill the two bowls with crab food and water., Leave them for a bit of time to get used to the area (choose a...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Fill the tank with about 1/2 to 1 whole centimeter (or more) of sand or coconut substrate.
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Step 2: Place the crabs in the tank once you are home.
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Step 3: Fill the two bowls with crab food and water.
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Step 4: Leave them for a bit of time to get used to the area (choose a warm place and don't move them too much).
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Step 5: Gradually
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Step 6: put some more toys and stones in the tank.
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Step 7: Refill the water bowl every day.
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Step 8: Get dead fish or meat to feed the crabs.
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Step 9: Make a platform with sand on it
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Step 10: make it look like a beach
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Step 11: Crabs need to be in the shade throughout the day/night.
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Step 12: Refill the dry food when needed.
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Step 13: Refill fresh food when it isn't fresh anymore.
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Step 14: Place your crabs on the side of the saucer and leave them to walk across the water.
Detailed Guide
Do not use tap water; use non-chlorinated water. ,,,, They also like vegetables (organic, no pesticides) and even sub sandwiches! ,, Direct sunlight can hurt them. ,, Once every 7-14 days, place a pinch of salt in a small, shallow saucer and fill with water. , This cleans them and gets the gills moist.
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