Arrow crab pulling legs off?

Mr.Tan · 05/22/2011, 03:38 PM

Didnt know exactly where to put this, kind of new here so i placing it here.. My arrow crab molted on thursday and seemed fine, then today i was watching him and he seems to be pulling legs off out of no where. He only has about 2 left and his front claws out of all the others... Anyone have any idea why this happens or why he would do this? WAter levels are good and not high anymore so im confused.

jayk198030 · 05/22/2011, 03:44 PM

suicide

Sk8r · 05/22/2011, 04:35 PM

Check your water parameters. They should match what I have in my sig, or pretty close.

Mr.Tan · 05/22/2011, 06:07 PM

my salinity is 1.024-1.025, PH is 8.2... i need to get things to test the calcium, mag, and alkalinity.

Mr.Tan · 05/22/2011, 06:08 PM

also, temp is at a solid 80 degrees

tymon · 05/22/2011, 06:12 PM

Crabs get rid of their limbs as a final try to live. that is why when you cook a crab its legs fall off fish.

Virtuoso · 05/22/2011, 08:19 PM

Well, that's pretty gruesome.

PFCDeitz · 05/22/2011, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayk198030

suicide

Im sorry but i LOL when i read this. Sorry i cant help but its funny

pentrix2 · 05/23/2011, 05:41 AM

I thought losing it's legs are because they are under attack? could it be his water parameters?

Mr.Tan · 05/23/2011, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tymon

Crabs get rid of their limbs as a final try to live. that is why when you cook a crab its legs fall off fish.

so its safe to say he probably is dying? it just happened out of no where, he molted thursday and seemed fine and now this...

Quote:

Originally Posted by pentrix2

I thought losing it's legs are because they are under attack? could it be his water parameters?

he doesnt get bothered at all, neither of the fish ever pester him i sit and watch the tank all the time... Parametersa are good, just checked last night. ammonia 0ppm, nitrite 0ppm, ph 8.2 and nitrate is between 0 and 5 ppm (closer to 0ppm though). Temp is 80 degrees and salinity is 1.024-1.025

pentrix2 · 05/23/2011, 11:38 AM

that sucks big time because everything is showing he is healthy.

Mr.Tan · 05/23/2011, 12:29 PM

yeah it doesn't make much sense. what sucks even more is he is hiding somewhere and I can not find him, all i can find are a clump of legs from him which leads me to believe he pulled off even more.... I guess tonight i am going to have to dig around and try to find him, hopefully he isn't dead but i have a feeling that he is

pentrix2 · 05/23/2011, 12:45 PM

Please let us know how he is doing when you find him. I have an arrow crab too. out of all of my crabs I personally think he's the coolest looking. Arrow crabs are so friendly and they don't bother anyone.

Mr.Tan · 05/23/2011, 12:48 PM

Will do! I totally agree, he is the coolest thing that is in the tank (well, besides my starry blenny) and it kills me thinking that he is dead/dying... He bothers no one and no one bothers him so its ashame he is in that conditon.

Mr.Tan · 05/24/2011, 07:16 AM

I've had no luck finding the arrow crab, i pulled the tank apart and moved rocks to look for him and searched high and low and he is no where to be found....?... Can't imagine where he is, but its not looking good. Don't really know what to do at this point

Uncle Salty 05 · 05/24/2011, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.Tan

not high anymore so im confused.

Your parameters or you?
(sorry I couldn't resist)

Sorry about your arrow crab.

05/22/2011, 03:38 PM	#1
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	Arrow crab pulling legs off? Didnt know exactly where to put this, kind of new here so i placing it here.. My arrow crab molted on thursday and seemed fine, then today i was watching him and he seems to be pulling legs off out of no where. He only has about 2 left and his front claws out of all the others... Anyone have any idea why this happens or why he would do this? WAter levels are good and not high anymore so im confused.

05/22/2011, 03:44 PM	#2
jayk198030 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Tag, your it! Posts: 783	suicide __________________ I feel like 1.025 and i look like skimmate. I eat crap and throw up! What am I? Current Tank Info: I need help!!

05/22/2011, 04:35 PM	#3
Sk8r RC Mod Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 34,628 Blog Entries: 55	Check your water parameters. They should match what I have in my sig, or pretty close. __________________ Sk8r Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low. Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.

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05/22/2011, 06:07 PM	#4
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	my salinity is 1.024-1.025, PH is 8.2... i need to get things to test the calcium, mag, and alkalinity.

05/22/2011, 06:08 PM	#5
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	also, temp is at a solid 80 degrees

05/22/2011, 06:12 PM	#6
tymon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 278	Crabs get rid of their limbs as a final try to live. that is why when you cook a crab its legs fall off fish.

05/22/2011, 08:19 PM	#7
Virtuoso Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 727	Well, that's pretty gruesome.

05/23/2011, 05:41 AM	#9
pentrix2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 557	I thought losing it's legs are because they are under attack? could it be his water parameters?

05/23/2011, 11:38 AM	#11
pentrix2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 557	that sucks big time because everything is showing he is healthy.

05/23/2011, 12:29 PM	#12
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	yeah it doesn't make much sense. what sucks even more is he is hiding somewhere and I can not find him, all i can find are a clump of legs from him which leads me to believe he pulled off even more.... I guess tonight i am going to have to dig around and try to find him, hopefully he isn't dead but i have a feeling that he is

05/23/2011, 12:45 PM	#13
pentrix2 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 557	Please let us know how he is doing when you find him. I have an arrow crab too. out of all of my crabs I personally think he's the coolest looking. Arrow crabs are so friendly and they don't bother anyone.

05/23/2011, 12:48 PM	#14
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	Will do! I totally agree, he is the coolest thing that is in the tank (well, besides my starry blenny) and it kills me thinking that he is dead/dying... He bothers no one and no one bothers him so its ashame he is in that conditon.

05/24/2011, 07:16 AM	#15
Mr.Tan Registered Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: York, PA Posts: 734	I've had no luck finding the arrow crab, i pulled the tank apart and moved rocks to look for him and searched high and low and he is no where to be found....?... Can't imagine where he is, but its not looking good. Don't really know what to do at this point