What Kills an emerald crab?

superb

Member
I found one of mine dead and wondered what took him out. do they have enemies? My fish are docile including my blue jawed trigger who wouldn't hurt a fly.
 

promisetbg

Active Member
Are you sure it was'nt a molt? It looks almost identical to the crab, except you will find a small opening near the back.
 

aquaria

Member

Originally Posted by promisetbg
Are you sure it was'nt a molt? It looks almost identical to the crab, except you will find a small opening near the back.
Wow i never thought of that, but arent molts translucent after a certian amount of time or just translucent period??
"In order for Crabs to grow they need to shed their exoskeleton, a process called "molting", which allows them to remove their restricting shell and begin a new one. Often times in the home aquarium Crabs will leave this translucent
shell in full view so it can serve as a distraction while the Crab finds a hiding place and allows its new shell to harden."
I got that off this website lol
I hope you found a molt for your sake, good luck
 

aquaria

Member
What is the iodine level ideal at anyway??
Thanks
Btw, one last question, about the molting process?
When the crab is done molting and releases the old shell, is it biodegradable like does it dissolve or must you remove it?
really dumb question but...............?
 
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xnikki118x

Guest
Originally Posted by aquaria
What is the iodine level ideal at anyway??
Thanks
Btw, one last question, about the molting process?
When the crab is done molting and releases the old shell, is it biodegradable like does it dissolve or must you remove it?
really dumb question but...............?
Some people remove them, others don't. I think it's all personal preference.
 

fender

Active Member
My crabs molt look exactly like the real deal. Take it out - if it is hollow it is a molt.
 

promisetbg

Active Member
Originally Posted by puffer32
Sometimes a bad molt will kill them. Test your iodine.
Iodine tests are not accurate.
 

puffer32

Active Member
Originally Posted by promisetbg
Iodine tests are not accurate.
Yes, i have heard they are inaccurate, and do not recommend putting any in a tank without knowing what the levels are. I had my water tested before for health reasons. A change in salt is some times all that is needed to balance trace elements.
 
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