Emerald crabs dying HELP

[steak32]

This is the second one this week, my water parameters are fine, I saw a very small puncture on the last one it was on its crab shell, but it was not a perfect circle lile the ones made by worms, it was more like he got it from a fight or like something felt on top... WEIRD. any ideas?
I have 2 chromis, 1 clown, 1 flame angel and a mandarin dragonette. 2 more emeralds.. but smaller than the one that crock.

 

[liquid]

What specifically are your water parameters (salinity, pH, temperature, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, calcium, alkalinity) and what is your acclimation proceedure?

Shane

 

[panmanmatt]

If your parameters check out fine then i would go with poor acclimation. Most inverts require at least 2 hours for proper acclimation.

 

[Anonymous]

This is the second one this week, my water parameters are fine, I saw a very small puncture on the last one it was on its crab shell, but it was not a perfect circle lile the ones made by worms, it was more like he got it from a fight or like something felt on top... WEIRD. any ideas?
I have 2 chromis, 1 clown, 1 flame angel and a mandarin dragonette. 2 more emeralds.. but smaller than the one that crock.

Are you sure you do not have a Mantis Shrimp in the tank? Heard any noises? Snapping sounds? Snapping sounds could be other marine life, but it might be a place to start thinking. Seen any signs of digging? Missing any snails?

You might try a search on Mantis Shrimp and there are a few folks here that keep them. If you see what you think is one, don't pick it up. They are nicknamed "Thumbsplitters" for good reason.

 

[Anonymous]

Oh yeah! Welcome to Reefs.org Steak32!



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