Dec 5, 2008 · well, even the deccor is in danger with a Rainbow crab in the tank. they don't even seem to be safe to keep together. as tyler says, they are land crabs, only needing water to wade in not swim. they are one of the few freshwater crabs you can buy for your tank. but to keep them any length of time, they need to be on their own and in a, fairly, large tank. they tend to be beautiful but, very ...

Sep 26, 2007 · Common Name: Rainbow Crab, Halloween Crab, Rainbow Land Crab, Halloween Land Crab, Land Crab, Soapdish Crab Scientific Name: Gercarcinus sp Origin: Central and Northern South America Maximum Size: 5" - 6" Legspan Care: Not too simple... A typical RLC requires a 20 Gallon long tank minimum, filled with a sloping bank of sand which at the deepest ...

Jul 8, 2009 · Livestock Age and condition: The Rainbow crab is about 3" across its shell, has shed its shell twice now - can feed from hand Dragon Goby - I have had for 2 months but just found out that it is a Brackish water fish so not suitable for my tank, its about 5" long and...

Jan 31, 2005 · lol another problem with Rainbow Crabs is, if they survive, they can grow to between 5" and & 8" across!! that makes a big one 11" across including legs!!!!! sadly they also lose their vivid colour as thy age, ending up quite drab.

Dec 19, 2006 · A few pictures of my rainbow crab, hes kept in standard fresh water, a heat mat used to maintain a temperature of 22*c, sand is used as substrate, and bogwood so he can easily get out of the water and he can eat food more easily above the surface on the bogwood. He eats pretty much anything you...

May 19, 2013 · so for a few days I have been interested in rainbow crabs (: I have ordered a little tank (temp) and cuttlefish, and sand as the substrate only thing I am confused about, the seller who sells the crabs I ask him a few questions, as the …

Jan 7, 2005 · Hi Someone gave me a rainbow crab. Should I worry about it eating my fish?. He's trimming my plants for me and eating the stalks. :lol: So far, the fish have eaten his food while he's eating and he just ignores them or puts his claw at them to say leave me along. He did eat two of my frogs...

Mar 12, 2011 · Just wondering does anyone know for sure how long rainbow crabs live, I've tried to research it and and I've got anywhere from 5 to 30 years. I've had mine for 4 years now and i'd just like an estimate for how long he's got left. I'm not considering getting rid …

Apr 4, 2005 · HELP ME I have rescued a rainbow crab from some kids who were going to release it in the sea what do i do now have got a 2ft by 1ft tank have put him in there with a gravel bank and some rocks to get out of the water have also installed a heater set at 22deg and a undegravel filter have i got...

Oct 4, 2009 · my rainbow crab is holding a large amount of purple eggs underneath it! will my male fertilise them?