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« on: July 10, 2009, 08:04:46 PM »
I used this force lay up from crabbing to redo my peeler tanks.  I had them just sitting on the pier for years.  Whenever we had a big Spring tide I would have to weigh them down. Big storms meant emptying them and dragging them up on the lawn.  Now they're up where I don't have to worry or bend over.  Not completely done but I'm ready for peelers. 
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2009, 08:32:22 PM »
Nice..... Wink     
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« Reply #2 on: July 10, 2009, 08:48:40 PM »
thats sweet.....
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« Reply #3 on: July 10, 2009, 08:49:06 PM »
nice set up Jack . good luck with it .  Wink
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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2009, 04:15:39 PM »
How many do you think you can put in there jack?
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« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2009, 04:27:39 PM »
At least 300 Id say
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« Reply #6 on: August 22, 2009, 09:11:34 AM »
Interesting. Does it put ctabs at any stage in there and could his set up (or half of it).
BE done in a a garage? Or is the sea pumped waster the best bet?
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« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2009, 09:19:18 AM »
Fresh circulating water is the best.  Peelers can be put in at any stage but you coudn't just throw a regular crab in and hope that he sheds.  The peeler set up can be done in a garage yes
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« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2009, 12:14:26 PM »
last 2 of mine just shed yesterday...they were in there for 8 days. 2' x 3' x 7"tall  plastic container( inside basement with lid on) with air stone and sponge filter..1 water change in middle of week..very healthy softies..and fat !!
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« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2009, 07:42:11 PM »
8 days..  Shocked  I hate when they go more than 2 days...  Grin

Blue, My tanks are 50 gal. each. They only run about 4 inches of water.  They can hold about 18-24 crabs each.
Like Ray said, "don't get a green crab in there with them.."  Wink
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« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2009, 08:03:56 PM »
Quote from: jack1747 on August 22, 2009, 07:42:11 PM
8 days..  Shocked  I hate when they go more than 2 days...  Grin

Blue, My tanks are 50 gal. each. They only run about 4 inches of water.  They can hold about 18-24 crabs each.
Like Ray said, "don't get a green crab in there with them.."  Wink


2 days, 4 days, 8 days, 10 days.......they all taste the same dont they??? Wink  laugh laugh laugh laugh  oh...and when you only eat 1 or 2 at a time....its nice to have them spaced out so they are fresh ...right??? Grin
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« Reply #11 on: August 22, 2009, 08:04:44 PM »
p.s.   thanks for the tips....its working well again.Wink
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« Reply #12 on: August 22, 2009, 08:13:28 PM »
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2 days, 4 days, 8 days, 10 days.......they all taste the same dont they??? Wink  laugh laugh laugh laugh  oh...and when you only eat 1 or 2 at a time....its nice to have them spaced out so they are fresh ...right??? Grin
You calling me a pig!  Angry   Grin  Had 4 big ones with stuffed Portabella muchrooms for dinner tonight...  Grin laugh
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« Reply #13 on: August 22, 2009, 08:35:35 PM »
Jack, what are the dimensions of the tanks at the bottom.  Looks like they can hold way more then 18-25
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« Reply #14 on: August 22, 2009, 08:38:35 PM »
I don't know.  I'm to dam tired to go out in the dark and measure them..  Wink Grin laugh
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« Reply #15 on: August 22, 2009, 08:40:52 PM »
[curd].. I do have to go out and check the busters....  Embarassed  Thanks for reminding me...
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« Reply #16 on: August 22, 2009, 08:59:56 PM »
3 more to freeze for Xmas... Thanks Ray.  Grin Plus 3 more busters in the buckets to check before nitey nitey.  Tanks are 24x48.
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« Reply #17 on: August 22, 2009, 10:03:28 PM »
Quote from: jack1747 on August 22, 2009, 08:59:56 PM
3 more to freeze for Xmas... Thanks Ray.  Grin Plus 3 more busters in the buckets to check before nitey nitey.  Tanks are 24x48.

Here is some pics from my mini shedding set-up....all in the name of research.   got any good recipes jack???  like the mushroom one??? always willing to try them different... Cheesy Cheesy  the one went from 5" to 6 7/8"....do they get bigger the longer it takes them to shed???
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« Reply #18 on: August 23, 2009, 11:56:31 AM »
Quote from: jack1747 on August 22, 2009, 08:13:28 PM
You calling me a pig!  Angry   Grin  Had 4 big ones with stuffed Portabella muchrooms for dinner tonight...  Grin laugh

Shut up Jack.   Angry Grin    I'm hungry
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« Reply #19 on: August 24, 2009, 11:00:33 AM »
Looking good guys! Now I'm hungry again... Undecided
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« Reply #20 on: August 25, 2009, 05:01:13 PM »
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« Reply #21 on: August 25, 2009, 05:09:10 PM »
I see you've moved up....  Wink Grin  How much are you paying for peelers?  Huh
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« Reply #22 on: August 25, 2009, 11:14:12 PM »
$1 a pc....Wink
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« Reply #23 on: August 28, 2009, 07:20:51 PM »
had 5 go in the last 2 days...another shedding now..
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