Maintain Shedding Systems

[Osthoff]

Somebody can tell me, in my shedding tanks I must change the water?  I have a closed system.
Thanks.

[Black Irish]

I don't know for sure. But like any aquarium, I would think a partial (50%) water change once a month would be beneficial. There are nutrients that build up in the water that can't be removed by filtration and eventually reach toxic levels. Changing only half of the water helps to lessen the 'shock' on the fish, plants, etc.

[mrscharms]

Thanks for that info, Irish...I'll be sure to do this with Little Jimmy's tank.

Janice

[Osthoff]

Thanks, Black Irish you have all the reason.
The change of water will help the crabs to molt, I hope.  

[Black Irish]

Thanks, Black Irish you have all the reason.
The change of water will help the crabs to molt, I hope.  

Ah ha...    You gonna make a sammich out him!  

[Osthoff]

Irish, you are funny!

[Black Irish]

It's gonna be a long winter, Osthoff. I don't think that crab stands a chance of avoiding the frying pan  

[mrscharms]

I think of my little crab as a pet!!! You can't eat your  pet!!!

[Black Irish]

I think of my little crab as a pet!!! You can't eat your  pet!!!

You say that now, Janice. I'm thinking sometime around   .... hmmm.... Super Sunday, halftime, you get up for another beverage and you notice 'little' (now 6") Jimmy has just shed his shell  ... you calmly walk over to the stove, heat up the cast iron skillet, a pat of butter, some leftover bacon from breakfast, get out the mayo, salt & pepper, lettuce & tomato, a big crusty roll...  .

As the juice is running down your chin and the second half kickoff is in the air, you'll be thinking about how to keep a swimming pool full of crabs alive for next winter   .