Crab Missing A Leg

[merlin21k]

I noticed my scarlet reef hermit crab lost one of his legs. So two questions: is that normal? and will he be allright?

He's been crawling on the rock like hes fine, just a little tougher withouth one leg.

[gjuarez]

Hey man dont scare us like that! NExt time put missing leg on my scarlet hermit please. I think its normal and it should grow back.

[merlin21k]

Ha. Sorry to worry you.

[Darth-Tater]

Has your crab been anywhere near CarlnSa's tank :o He has a few fish in there that like crab meat. Right Carl? :lol

DT

[tgray]

Just a thougt, slight chance you could have an iodine deficiency in your tank? Could be nothing but an accidient. But sometimes crabs and shrimp can have problems moulting when iodine levels get too low.??

[merlin21k]

Well i just got him wedsnday and have been adding an iodine supplement to the aquarium for a few wks. He seems ok.

[carlinsa]

it would be missing more than a leg if it came over to visit my tank :D

[merlin21k]

I'll be sure to keep the little fella away :unsure

[GaryP]

Crabs sometimes lose a leg when they moult. It will probably grow back.

[CD]

Well i just got him wedsnday and have been adding an iodine supplement to the aquarium for a few wks. He seems ok.


I'd also like to add as a side note - if you are using a decent quality salt, and keeping up with your water changes there should not be any need to add iodine supplements for your crabs. ;)

W. :)