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QuestionCan crabs climb aquarium glass?Community AnswerNot the glass itself, but they can and will climb the cables from the pump/heater.
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QuestionDo I need humidity for a crab?Community AnswerThat depends on the crab. Maybe at first, but if you pay close attention to your crab and make sure it is hydrated, and warm, probably not.
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QuestionShould I put water in the corner and make it look like a beach?Community AnswerYes, you may do that.
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QuestionHow much does this generally cost?Community AnswerDepending on size of crab, type of crab, size of terrarium, and if you use specialty food. In general, costs could total about 100 dollars.
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QuestionDo the crabs need a light at the top of the tank?Community AnswerYes, ideally a heat lamp.
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QuestionCan I put a snail in the tank with red clawed crab?Community AnswerNo, the red claw may eat the snail, they will eat whatever can't get away.
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QuestionCan crabs live with other fish?Community AnswerRed claw crabs may harass fish with long fins and little bottom feeders like catfish, shrimp, and snails. If you want to put a fish in the tank, I would choose a larger, more dominating fish.
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QuestionWhat should I do if my red clawed crab isn't moving?Community AnswerTake the crab to a vet that specializes in such creatures.
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QuestionWill they be fine in a tall 3 gallon tank?Community AnswerThat depends on the size of your crabs, but it should be fine.
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QuestionCan I handle the crab?Aaron D SCommunity AnswerYes, but be careful. Use a plastic/paper cup to pick it up so it doesn't pinch you!
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QuestionCould I keep the red-clawed crab in the same tank as crayfish?Community AnswerI wouldn't do this. They can both be aggressive when startled, and one might hurt or kill the other.
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QuestionIs it okay if I put my red claw crab in a 1 gallon tank?Community AnswerNo, the best option is 20+ gallons, but you could probably get away with 15 gallons at the smallest. A 1 gallon tank would be way too small.
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QuestionDo they need to live with other crabs or could I get just one?Community AnswerIt is recommended to not put males together, because they will fight for dominance and may even kill each other. Crabs can live alone and don't feel lonely.
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QuestionCan a red-clawed crab be alone in a tank?Community AnswerOf course. Unlike some species of captive fish, crabs do not need to be in a "school" or have a "tank mate." They will not go through any stress being alone.
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QuestionCan hermit crabs be kept with red clawed crabs?Community AnswerNo, it's best to keep them separate so they don't hurt or even kill each other.
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QuestionCan I put red clawed crabs in a 5 gallon tank?Community AnswerIf you only have one or two, they should be fine in a five gallon tank, but I wouldn't put in more than that. Overcrowding causes stress and disease.
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QuestionHow do I clean the tank?Community AnswerWith an automatic filter and by swapping out about 20% of the water biweekly. Remember to do a more wide sweeping clean every once in a while just to be safe.
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QuestionCan I pick up the crab?Community AnswerYes, but you should pick it up from behind to minimize the risk of getting pinched.
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QuestionWhat animals can live with red-clawed crabs?Community AnswerFast-moving fish that live in either freshwater or brackish water will work, as will large snails and small shrimp, though the crab might eat the shrimp. Other crabs like vampire crabs or panther crabs might do in a large tank.
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QuestionCould they live with fire-bellied newts?Community AnswerNo, your crab will eat or attack the newt. But you can keep the crab with big fish.
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QuestionCan I use an underwater dry zone for my red claw crab?Community AnswerYes, make a paladarium though because much land is needed in a 3-1 ratio. Also, oxygen is bound to run out unless you connect tubing to the dry zone.
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QuestionHow many watts does the UVB light need to be? Also, how many inches should the lamp be from the tank?Community AnswerA casual light or LED will work. UVB bulbs overheat in the type of enclosure these critters need.
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QuestionDo I need live plants in my crabs tank?Community AnswerNo, but it is always ideal to keep water moving through a pump or having a bubbler so the water still has oxygen added in.
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QuestionHow often do I need to change the water for the crab?Community AnswerAround at least once a week but only like 15 or 25 percent of the water. If you do this, you dilute the nitrates and ammonia in the water, as well as remove other toxins and pollutants that may build up in the tank.
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QuestionCan I use a turtle topper for my red clawed crab tanks?Community AnswerIt depends, if the turtle topper has air holes in it that are big enough for your crab, then, no. However, if you do have a turtle topper that has small or no gaps your crab can escape through then, yes.
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QuestionIs my red-clawed crab suitable to walk on gravel?Community AnswerThis particular question is highly debatable. Some say it stresses the crab out, others say they do just fine. You could try small gravel and see how the crab copes.
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QuestionDo my red clawed crabs need waterfall filters?Community AnswerThey don't need it, but they can have it. Just make sure it's not too strong so it won't hurt the crab.
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QuestionCan I put two red-clawed crabs in my 40-gallon tank?Community AnswerYes, a square foot of space for each crab is recommended. They should do well together in a 40-gallon tank.
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QuestionHow can I find out the gender of my crab?Community AnswerThe underside is rounder if it is a female, while the male has a pointier underside flap.
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QuestionCan I put a red clawed crab in a 10 gallon tank?Community AnswerYes! I have my Red Claw in a ten-gallon tank with three top feeding fish. We have the water level low enough that he can reach a land perch, but high enough that the fish have room and the filter can function.
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