How To Clean A Fiddler Crab Tank

[@agadgsgdfgsasadsfdg]

Isn't that drastic change going to rid of the beneficial bacteria?

[@addisonwilliams2221]

Yes lol this some shock to a crab if the tank is clean just let it season.

[@zamim.aka-arima_z4753]

Is it really necessary to dump everything out and clean? Do fiddler crab tanks not need to be cycled?

[@junibuggaming671]

can i stick an appropriate sponge at the entrance of a filter to keep it from taking the sand?

[@MURD3RouS1428]

what kind of filter do you use?I can't find a good one

[@krystalsipe825]

You realize you killed any biofilter you had by cleaning decor and tank with unconditioned water

[@bryanbeall3051]

I wouldn't rinse all the sand that way with chlorinated water. At the least, I would not clean.everything at once. The sponge filter I just rinse out in tank water. Theres alot of bacteria on that

[@allisonnguyyen]

Great video Meg! Fiddler crabs are great creatures!!

[@FloraVeins]

Thank You! They're very interesting little things.

[@jadablu1568]

How often do you clean and what size tank are you keeping the 3 crabs in? What are the drawbacks to buying crabs that have been kept submerged?

[@shirleytaylor2684]

@flora veins can you tell me will my mr.Crabz🦀die cause since they was given to me they said he belongs in a tank with fish and no land.

[@FloraVeins]

because he was in a tank with no land, and it was probably freshwater.

[@DorrettaHaynes1974]

@Flora Veins How do you know if they are freshwater or brackish? I got mine at wal-mart and they suck at information and care but they were in a tank with no land. I have them in a tank with land and water. We made their water brackish. I REALLY love my 3 crabs and want them to live and I certainly don't want to kill them. They seem happy and I have 2 females and 1 male and the male is even doing the mating "dance". PLEASE tell me if you can how I know for sure if they are freshwater or brackish. It seems like everywhere I look they say that there aren't really any freshwater fiddler crabs.???

[@jackleo4435]

Dorretta Haynes If they look like the ones in this video, they're brackish.

[@rockinout4990]

Dorretta Haynes Walmart says they are fresh water, but they really need brakish water as that's what they live in in their natural habitat. If these crabs are in freshwater they'll die a slow, painful death within months. =,(

[@nannerlucas1068]

Isn't that the point? Then u have 2 return 2 Walmart to buy another

[@bibi-nn5xs]

omg, this is so much more informative than the people at pet stores! Without this video I might have killed my crabs with the little information the gave me about them. Thanks!

[@DorrettaHaynes1974]

Me too! I subscribed for this reason

[@SandraraSue11.11]

How are things. My month old Fiddler's 🦀 seem to be struggling. 7 2021

[@LiskoIllustrations]

The new setup looks great!

[@FloraVeins]

Thank You ☺️

[@WolfB-ei7td]

What kind of sand n filter do you use? Please ill like to know

[@marissapearce2914]

Was wondering what kind/brand of sand you used? I have sand but I don't like it, it's not like the sand u have in this setup.

[@marlenemednansky7503]

I want to test my water with a hydrometer. Do you know the correct salinity? And, can you just pour into a hydrometer, since my fiddlers have about half land, I can't get the meter full by dipping it in?

[@SandraraSue11.11]

Have had 3 Fiddler's for a month now. Pet store had in 25 gal tanks with NO LAND. Anything

[@williamwright9562]

I would be a first time pet owner if I purchased a fiddler crab. Are these recommended for someone such as I?

[@FloraVeins]

yes, however if you're looking for a pet that you can touch and hold, these guys are not for you!

[@irmamartinez4256]

Yes, pretty easy to take care of and they eat almost anything.

[@SandraraSue11.11]

How are your crabs.. 😂. Luv to tell/say I have crabs. Two died 😢 and learning. Ty gif video

[@moonheist6776]

where did you get the heater and filter

[@tinaaa6302]

everything of yours is goals ❤️

[@FloraVeins]

Thank you so much☺️

[@ShiraShiraa]

do they have have a filter? or can I just clean the tank regularly?

[@printme2010]

Exactly what I was looking for -- thank you for posting. Which sponge filter do you use? I've gone through two non-sponge in a month because of the sand. Pet stores around here are not staffed with people knowledgeable about the fiddlers -- EVEN THOUGH THEY SOLD ONE TO MY 13-YEAR OLD!!! "Just keep it in a fish bowl!" Sheesh! Also what are those little floating plants in the fiddler care video? (Which is also awesome!)

[@narumeiaalicia677]

Can I know the name of the music? XD

[@kv7310]

Where did u get that red lava rock? I would like one for my tanks

[@FloraVeins]

My Local Fish Store :)

[@kv7310]

+Flora Veins thx:)

[@rach576]

Was that a kuhli/java loach in the tank to the left of this one? Would love to see a setup/cleaning/advice video of that one! :) I currently have a tank with java loaches & a betta, and am interested in a separate fiddler crab tank. Thanks for the great videos!

[@mospusthespider1246]

What filter is that?

[@Delojos]

Is one berried?

[@erinchandler2771]

What’s the music?

[@kareneeds4873]

Aaawww. She’s pregnant!!!🥰

[@ogelspider]

wouldn't taking them out every time stress them out?

[@FloraVeins]

This is a thorough cleaning of the tank which doesn't have to be done often. They stay in the tank for water changes. There are ways to make moving them less stressful. They're very hardy animals so it's not something to be too worried about(:

[@ogelspider]

ok thanks because I have experience with vampire crabs and they get stressed out very easily. A lot of mine died from moving tanks too much

[@katiejackson1203]

Love the video! Great info, but you do need to put at least half of the old water in the tank.

[@shirleytaylor2684]

fiddler crabs can they live in a tank with no land and do they eat snails I was told this

[@FloraVeins]

They canNOT live in a tank with no land. They will eat pretty much whatever is given to them, they're scavengers.

[@echoesvayne9790]

... I mean.... I just aim for the 1.004 gravity... but that is WAY less salt than you recommend... and I can't fathom tearing a tank down like that ... but I am already using a 2nd tank to convert dwarf sag. And hair grass to brackish emersed growth patterns along the shore... and have a F ton of Java fern glued to the rocks.. like i plan to be a little more diligent with the reduced water I am used to from my fish tanks... I will probably scoop the land sand out like once month... but my end game is to get plants growing in the sand above water and just stir on ground poop in

[@dallonhaslegs]

are external heaters okay?

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

Yeah, just make sure you have a top so they can't crawl out

[@noahking24]

Can you please link me that filter please i cant find it

[@katiejackson1203]

Amazon, Petco, Petsmart, you can't tell me you have looked😂

[@teganb8481]

What camera do you use to take the pictures that end up on your instagram?

[@FloraVeins]

I use a Canon Rebel t3i and an iPhone 6☺️

[@teganb8481]

Flora Veins Thank you so much!!!! I love your channel and instagram by the way!

[@animalguy1329]

What do u feed them

[@FloraVeins]

Frozen Bloodworms, sinking Pellets, Chicken, Fruit.

[@christopherwinfrey5307]

Nice informative video but this tank is way too small in my opinion. In the wild, they have a lot of room so getting a bigger tank is what's best for their quality of life. Even the tanks they're kept in at pet stores are bigger than this.... In my opinion, 10 gallons should be the minimum tank size for these crabs and if you do actual research there's no one else saying that they can be kept in a 5.5 gallon. Sorry but I just felt like I should tell you, it's okay to be wrong sometimes. Not trying to be mean or offensive, just informative. :)

[@FloraVeins]

Soon after this video was made they were moved to a 7 gallon. They all seem to be happy and healthy!

[@notic0al899]

Do we need a background?

[@calamari.jaksun8914]

No, but it makes it look more natural

[@sinablue6465]

Ok the store said they were freshwater so I have mine in freshwater is it okay to have them in freshwater?

[@FloraVeins]

Stores often have no idea what they are talking about. Brackish water is their natural habitat! I'd definitely recommend slowly switching to brackish. They'll live longer and be happier!

[@triflingfeed8635]

What size tank is that?

[@FloraVeins]

5.5 Gallons

[@SilverDemon456]

This is a fantastic video. I'm thinking of getting some fiddler crabs, and this has a lot of helpful info. It's also nice to see how other people set up their tanks. I also want to try putting some quick little fish in with them, even though it's not recommended. Btw, the music is beautiful and greatly improves the video imo. Can you tell me the name of the song? It sounds like Miku Hatsune, but there are a million miku songs out there. :)

[@aquariumboy1237]

Never knew this. Might keep crabs one day. He is cute :)

[@michaelfsolis]

Keeping half the old water is useless when you shoot that much water into the tank.

[@FloraVeins]

Lol what? You keep the old water in a bucket...

[@ChrisTheHobbyGuy]

Excellent video ...your friend ''CHRIS THE HOBBY GUY''

[@UsagiEsq]

How do you keep the sand from floating to the top

[@SandraraSue11.11]

My crabs r not good.. ty for video.

[@kareneeds4873]

Nice video. Thank you 🙏. I had 14 crabs 15 years ago and had been doing it ALL wrong. I just got 2 females and a male. My setup is lacking but I’m just getting started.

[@kenjiro2676]

Release them on land next time, they all seem to avoid being thrown into the water right away.

[@FloraVeins]

They'll live ;)

[@NZHALKO2]

5cm of water is enough for fiddler crabs, they need alot more sand and mud to dig their caves which are not under water.

[@FloraVeins]

You are correct! The reason I filled this tank more was because I was leaving on vacation for a week. I didn't want the water to evaporate completely. Came home and they had the perfect amount of water.

[@ppppogoopiu9933]

You know I agree on how you did it but maybe if your going to change all of the water don’t change it often

[@nickdavis8430]

Nice video :)

[@nickdavis8430]

this is Leon the turtle from I sta btw :D

[@heyyy7290]

That crab is like what

[@karahunter5015]

This is a horrible idea, this would remove all the beneficial bacteria from the tank and you could easily kill your crabs doing this.

[@bettanation7181]

aw that was cute

[@FloraVeins]

thanks❤️

[@SandraraSue11.11]

My

[@fishamba1718]

I would love to follow you on Instagram but you blocked me😂😂😂😂😂

[@FloraVeins]

Whats your @?

[@fishamba1718]

+Flora Veins @jenjungg

[@doi7572]

she has a eggs :O

[@deronlarose1764]

Lol anyone notice how she only uploads 3 videos every 3 months?

[@FloraVeins]

Trying my best, I have a life lmao

[@leftbehind773]

cant tolerate the music

[@FloraVeins]

you're welcome

[@Delojos]

Flora Veins XD great response sounds like something my ex would say.... damn it im sad now.

[@SkylarSundar]

Super, I know how clean aqua-terrarium thanks.