[header] How to care for a crab [title] Obtain an aquarium tank. [step] Six crabs can live comfortably in a 3-5 gallon tank. Ensure the tank has a screen at the top to allow the passage of fresh air.
[header] How to care for a crab [title] Obtain an aquarium tank. [step] Six crabs can live comfortably in a 3-5 gallon tank. Ensure the tank has a screen at the top to allow the passage of fresh air.
If buying your tank secondhand, give it a good rinse and scrubbing with soap, and let it dry before placing your crabs in it. [title] Make the tank a crabitat. Make sure the screen seals tightly around the tank, allowing some wiggle room. [substeps] Non-plastic scales should be inserted into the tank before putting the crab in. [title] Relocate the crab during the fall, winter, and spring months. [step] Make sure the tank goes away during the coldest season. Crabs are susceptible to shell shock if exposed to damp or hot air and won't tolerate saltwater temperatures. Only allow 10-18 hours in a tank between 240 and 450 degrees fahrenheit (35-38 degrees celsius).