Keep these crab videos coming! They are so interesting and I can’t wait to finally get my setup

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Great Paludarium! The crabs will be super happy in there! Also you got all the names right 😁

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

LOL, had to look them all up again, Thanks again, they are doing great,.....well,....except the small flat round leaf one, it kinda got smothered by some other plants and died off,..my bad

This video was incredible. Thanks for taking the time to walk through all the steps.

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

They’re so cute! 🥰

Looks fantastic Carl!!

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Judy!!

Carl, you rock man! Great videos. You make some of the challenging issues so simple. Great presentations and explanations! Thanks man!

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Omg!! So amazing! Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰👏🏻👏🏻. I just couldn’t get my crabs happy. It may take me a few paychecks but sooo worth it.

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome, hope it works out for you

Great video. Thanks carl. Looking forward for more crab vids. 👍

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I will do more for sure, really enjoying them!

i think you are the best in making crabitat for vampire crab, it is proven there were babies, means they are happy inside the tank.

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you appreciate it!

Awesome video Carl!!!

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

That looks amazing looks so rewarding and fun

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

It really was...Thanks

Love these crab videos!

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them! Thanks

this person is one of my new favourite youtubers and ive only been watching for 5 mins

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

Thank-you, I appreciate that!! Sorry for the slow reply

Very nice but I would of done something with the glass at the back, maybe painted it white ? I dont like the wood as you look through it ,but thats my preference, super cute tank and crabs though .Little tip,it you put your plant cutting 's in a plastic bag it keeps the moisture while you decide where to plant them .☺

You could also use the plastic mesh bags for the leca.

I love the tank. Especially the overhead light it has. I am just about ready to try and start my own. Is there a good place to buy these online? Or is it sensible to look locally due to shipping?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Thank-you, I always suggest supporting local where its possible, not too familiar with online light sources other than Amazon

Nice update on the vampires! Just a little question, can I use gravel?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

In the water portion for sure, but probably not best for the land part as they like to burrow

Looks great!!! How many times have your original crabs had babies now?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Hard to say for sure but probably had a bout 3 batches now

Awesome enclosure and tutorial! What stones are you using here? Seiryu?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, yes they were Seiryu stones

awesome tank set up, i like these crabs but i want to get ones that are more aquatic than land based and for freshwater. do u have any recommendations? also what do you feed them and do you have to change the water in any way (like ph levels etc) ?

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

I dont know of any strictly land based crabs, I feed my Vampires Crabs fish flakes, some insects like mealworms and some chopped veggies

@apple-cv2xj

Жыл бұрын

There's a species of aquatic only known as Thai spider crab. Very small and shy, they are pretty much nocturnal. If you search on KZread you'll find a few videos on them

Looks cool, but I doubt this can actually work in the long run. The soil will still release a ton of nutrients into the water below, but since there can hardly be any submerged plants all those nutrients will cause a massive algea bloom, before the emerse plants have rooted down. I don't know your room temperatures, but I doubt they are 24°, so you probably need at least a heater for the water, and depending on the sources, 40x40 is too small for a group of 6, most sources recommend at least 60x30 for 6 animals, so you might need to add another level to the tank.

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

Just over a year in and things are going great, terrestrial plants need lots of trimming, floating aquatics (dwarf water lettuce) keep algae at a minimum, crabs are doing well (lost 1) new babies dont last too long as the adults eat them but dont want it overcrowded anyway.

I’m dealing with a Planarian infestation right now. Do you have any suggestions on how to quarantine the crabs or remove the Planarians?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry not much help as I haven't had to deal with them and the crabs. In fish aquariums I have used Fenbendazole (dog wormer) and had great success. Not sure how it would affect the crabs

Does the water fill into the drainage layer? does it not make the soil soggy?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

The water level should stay below the mesh in the Hydro Balls, and the soil should be above the water level. That being said I have often over filled it a bit and the water gets into the soil and it doesn't seem to affect anything negatively. Thanks for watching

Awesome videos! I’m just struggling to keep my moss green/alive. I think it sits on constantly wet repti soil is that a problem? Where do I plant it? 🫠Also I’ve got some pothos growing in the water portion only, if they are in constantly wet soil I know they’ll die too? Help pls!

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

The Pothos can tolerate wet soil in my experience but the moss does need good drainage, if its constantly wet you will need to make the drainage portion deeper, or add more soil so its well above the water level and can drain better, ...good luck!

how do you keep the water on the right temperature ?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

The room temp in my shop is warm enough, you could put a submersible heater in the water section and that should warm it up more if necessary

mine can climb the filter wire so i had to put a mesh on top

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

Mine climb the plants often, so the cover is neccessary

would a 30cm cube paludarium be good for three vampire crabs? beautiful work, by the way!

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

I think so, just be sure there are some "landscaping elements" (wood , rocks, plants) to allow them some separation to establish their own burrows and caves

@bigbaguette4860

2 жыл бұрын

@@PetsNPonds I’ve got plenty of supplies to do just that! Thank you for your help :)

What type of mesh do you use?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

On this tank I used the Exo Terra Bio Drain mesh

Any problems with mold or anything?

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

No not at all, I leave the glass top cracked open a bit to keep the condensation to a minimum

Does the water need a heater? And does the water need any special treatment? Thanks

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

They are fine at room temperature, I do not heat the tank and they are quite happy and breeding. I just de chlorinate any new water going in

@ethanpegrum

2 жыл бұрын

@@PetsNPonds perfect , thank you so much for the response

Did they have more babies?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, a few times now

what pump did you use

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Its called an Elite Mini, thanks for watching

Hey PNP Aquatics, I don’t want to sound stupid with the crabs do you need a heater in the water for the crabs ?

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

I just keep them at room temperature, no heater required, Thanks for watching!!

@AaronBarnardyoutuber

Жыл бұрын

I’m from the UK so yeah I can’t keep them at room temperature

@CarlOutside

Жыл бұрын

@@AaronBarnardyoutuber I am in Canada, room temps for me here are 20-21C and they do fine, it doesnt hurt to heat them if you want though

@AaronBarnardyoutuber

Жыл бұрын

@@CarlOutside thank you i just want to get it right thats all because they expensive for a nice pair of them here

Is that moss real or fake moss? I’m just wondering

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

It is real moss that is growing well now

no cover?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it has a glass cover one it. I want to keep it humid in the tank

vampare crab need salt water or mineral water

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Just straight freshwater is best for them

could i keep only females in a tank together

@PetsNPonds

Жыл бұрын

I am sure that would be just fine, thanks for watching

How can u tell male and female from vampire crabs?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Males have much bigger bulkier claws, female claws are quite dainty and fine

@limsunny9634

2 жыл бұрын

So u can tell only by their claws? Not colours / eye or their base?

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

@@limsunny9634 there may be other ways, but claw size is the easiest and most obvious

@limsunny9634

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks u so much for the advise

vampare crab eat what????

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

I feed mine fish flakes and pellets, they will also eat some plant/vegetable matter

Nice set up! Check out mine!

@PetsNPonds

2 жыл бұрын

Will do