emerald crab shedding?

[kim11]

does it take alot longer for crabs to shed than shrimp? It has been a while he hasnt moved and hes about half way through. He looks lifeless.

 

[perfectdark]

Not typically, from what I have read, calcium levels in your tank will help your inverts to molt. If there is too much its not good and if its not enough its also not good. I believe if there is a lack of sufficient calcium in your tank their molt can get almost petrified and death usually resulting.

 

[snaredrum]

Originally Posted by PerfectDark
Not typically, from what I have read, calcium levels in your tank will help your inverts to molt. If there is too much its not good and if its not enough its also not good. I believe if there is a lack of sufficient calcium in your tank their molt can get almost petrified and death usually resulting.
Good Iodine levels also helps with molting.

I use Tech I and it seems to work great.