Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab Help

[jrossjr79]

Ever since I had my water tested over at Coral Cove, I have noticed that the biggest Scarlet I have has not moved at all, I know he is still alive since he goes in and out of his shell. But he has remained in the same exact spot. Even after 50% water change, he has not moved. Could it be because he is molting, sick or dieing?

[Mike]

What did your water test look like? Any issues?

[allan]

How big is big? Is he already a senior citizen? Perhaps he's waiting to go on?

Also, goes in and out of his shell? Completely or just the claws and head like they normally do?

[jrossjr79]

Just the heads and claws, no, not senior citizen size. Meant big as the biggest one in my tank, but as far as general aquarium refrence, I would say on the small side of medium., a little smaller than a 50 cent piece.

[jrossjr79]

What did your water test look like? Any issues?

I had Coral Cove test my nitrites which were 0, Ammonia which was at .1, Nitrates which was at 15ppm, and I think it was phosphate I had her measure, which I do not remember now what it was, but she said it was right on target. PH values were (according to my API test) 8.3

[Zack]

Are you still in a cycle? Ammonia is very toxic to fish and corals and I would assume inverts

[jrossjr79]

Not a 100% sure if cycle is done, just taking reference from Coral Cove, they said everything is good to go to do a 50% water change and start introducing fish. Before I take off to go get fish from petco I am going to do another reading with API Test on Ammonia. As well as taking a small sample with me as well.

[Bill S]

Ammonia HAS to be zero. If not, your cycle isn't over.

[jrossjr79]

Was only taking the advice I was given, hope the fish I introduced will be ok. BTW, the Hermit did die, scooped him out about 3 hours ago.