Emerald Crab turning white

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  1. socal86

    socal86 Fire Worm

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    I have had an emerald crab since November with no issues within the last week he has been turning white instead of green?? can anyone tell me why? it used to run around the tank all the time now he just hides and might come out at night don't understand the change and what might be causing this. :confused:
     
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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    ? weird IMO. my emerald crabs would never even come out XD but anyway I'm not sure but would like to know as well
     
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  3. TruespeedEM1

    TruespeedEM1 Skunk Shrimp

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    he might be molting?
     
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  4. socal86

    socal86 Fire Worm

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    yea its really strange all my levels are fine nitrates nitrites and ammonia is at 0. cal alk mag off hand i dont remember but i know they were in normal ranges. phosphates are a little high at .25 and ph is at 8.0
     
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  5. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    I'd assume that if it was a molt that the white stuff might be light green...?
     
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  6. socal86

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    could be molting not quite sure i just am worried he is gonna die.... he has done such a great job around my tank eating 24/7 i would really hate to loose him. on top of that i think my 4 year old will cry he loves that dang thing lol
     
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  7. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    +1 on the molting. they normally hide during this period since they are more easily injured.
     
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  8. con999

    con999 Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    im almost 100% sure its molting
     
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  9. doylef4i

    doylef4i Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Why are you so sure?
     
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  10. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    Well if you've seen ur emerald crab molt before and have seen it white and its still alive it could be a molt
     
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