Scarlett reef crab turned orange

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by kathy, Mar 5, 2009.

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  1. kathy

    kathy Astrea Snail

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    Hello,
    I have about 8 scarlet reef crabs in my 55 gallon tank. Two of them are not red anymore..they are a light orange color. They have been this way for 2 months. I thought they were dying but wow they must be dying a really slow death if thats the case....Does anyone have any ideas why they have turned this color?
     
    kathy, Mar 5, 2009
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  2. anemonecrab

    anemonecrab Flamingo Tongue

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    They have probably changed color/shade when they molted. This is normal, and they will probably return to red on their next molt.
     
    anemonecrab, Mar 5, 2009
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