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[luvkeylinn]

Hi!!! I have some questions about red-clawed crabs. I might be getting one in the future and I'm so excited!! Of course I need to continue doing my research to give the crab a good life <3

 

Here are my questions:

 

1) Are red-clawed crabs social? (can they be with the same species? or are they solitary?)

 

2) Should I get a male(s) or a female(s)? 

 

3) Is a 10 gallon tank fine or should I get a bigger one? (what is the recommended tank for them?)

 

4) Will I be able to handle the red-clawed crab? (i obviously know they are crabs and will pinch me with their claws, but if i use gloves will i be able to handle them?)

 

5) How do I properly clean the tank? 

 

6) Where should I leave the crab while I'm cleaning its cage?

 

7) What types of accessories should I add to its cage?

 

Those are my current questions. I know that red-clawed crabs are omnivores and they are not freshwater crustaceans.

 

I'm still doing my research so please be kind. If some of the questions seem dumb and I'm supposed to know the answer then I'm sorry. It will be my first time taking care of a red-clawed crab :3

 

I found some adorable images of these type of crabs <3

 

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They're so cute!

 

edit: Also please let me know any other information I should know about their care! :3

 

Thanks in advance! <3

Edited by luvkeylinn, 23 January 2021 - 06:31 AM.

[Thatfuzballufound]

I only know the one to 3) Yes a ten gallon would be okay... but bigger is better!

I NEVER REALLISED HOW CUT THEY WERE!!!! They are like a cute little grumpy baby!!!!!! 

[♥️Creampufff♥️]

1) You should only keep a few red crabs together like 1 male 2 female

[♥️Creampufff♥️]

2) i think you should get a few femals

[♥️Creampufff♥️]

You can add some logs and rocks and plants

Edited by ♥️Creampufff♥️, 23 January 2021 - 06:09 AM.