10G Brackish Crab Tank: Build Log with Pics. - Page 6

griffen0218 · #51 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 03:56 PM

the other day i was at my lfs and saw some fiddler and redclawed crabs in the same tank and they are so cool but anyway i also saw some bb gobies and i was just wondering wouldnt the crabs eat the gobies bcuz the gobies were very small

Pufferfan · #52 (**permalink**) 08-13-2008, 11:29 PM

I dont think the crabs would intentionally kill and eat the fish, Although i KNOW they will chase the fish away. Usually for about 3-4 inches.

Im wanting another big male fiddler but after that i think i will call it good, then i will get 2-3 bumble bee gobies.

froggsong · #53 (**permalink**) 09-04-2008, 09:24 PM

::sigh:: I love this tank... Gonna steal your silicone idea for my newt tank... As soon as I can get some more silicone... ::sigh:: such a great tank...

andy321 · #54 (**permalink**) 10-05-2008, 10:38 PM

if you havent got any moss to grow try java moss i heard it can be converted to brackish. But great tank might steal the idea tho

Shane · #55 (**permalink**) 10-07-2008, 08:17 PM

i just seen this thread and im amazed the tank looks great. ive never ever even thought of keeping crabs

mofie86 · #56 (**permalink**) 10-22-2008, 11:54 AM

that is smart....what did you use??

iv bin looking at ideas of my newts....just dont know what to start with and where to get the bits and bobs from

Austin · #57 (**permalink**) 10-22-2008, 06:54 PM

Any updates on tank?

Pufferfan · #58 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 12:41 AM

Well bad news... i was gone on a vacation and i had my brother do a water change for me and he added twice as much salt as i ask for. Over the next week the crabs started dieing off i had no idea to much salt would do this... anyways he notified me i told him to check the gravity and to adjust it. and he did.

Well now i only have the one male fidler crab. hes doing great! has been growing nicely.

I definably need to get some more crabs but school has been occupying alot of my time.

um and i have a problem with the filter, it wont flow steadily its like its getting some air in it and it will have to start back up again... idk i think that the impeller might be messed up from some sand going through it.

the tank looks the same, im very happy that there is no salt creep on the rock or glass there is some on the power head but i was it off often.

froggsong · #59 (**permalink**) 11-14-2008, 01:29 PM

It's easy to get the impeller out of those filters to check if it is clogged. Or your water level might not be high enough... I'm really sorry for the loss of your crabs, they were super cool. I've been thinking of getting some myself because of your tank...

Pufferfan · #60 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008, 01:17 AM

fiddler is doing great i have raisd the water level. The change in his environment has made him much less elusive. Heres some pictures.

i want more crabs and fish