Fidler Crabs

[Stoo.]

Hoping some users on here have some?
 
I am considering setting up a 60L tank for fidler crabs, now I am aware that they are brackish and they need land area as well as water, saying that I don't know much more about them.
 
My LFS doesn't stock them so my first question is where can I buy them online (UK) any of the sites that seem to have them didn't have stock when I looked nor did they give the option to choose sex.
 
Which brings me on to the next question, how many? Having done some research I think 3 (1M2F) will be just right for the tank size 30cm*60cm*34cm BxLxH. Would this be ok?
 
Next question is salinity, having only kept freshwater I am clueless when it comes to this, and I'm aware that they are slightly brackish, how do I know whats right?
 
Has anyone got any examples of set ups I can have a look at?
 
Any advice?
 
As I said it's at the idea stage at the moment so any advice is much apreciated.
 
Thanks

 

[iliveinazoo]

I had a male and 2 females for a couple of years. I kept them in a 40l with a large rock structure giving about 70℅ of the base of the tank out of the water, I fluctuated the salinity between SG1.005-SG1.015 but mostly I think it was around SG1.010.

I always felt that they deserved a larger setup with a sloped sand bed but I do think they liked the marine rock that was in there because it gave them plenty of hiding spaces when they were moulting.

As to where to get them I wouldn't have a clue, I got mine from a local fish shop

 

[LoveMyFiddlers]

Hi there...By now you most likely have your Fiddlers all set up...how are they doing?  Would love to keep in touch and talk Fiddlers! LOL...I absolutely LOVE MINE!...They are so much fun and are amazing to watch.  I've posted some new pics this morning...if you'd like to see them!...Hope yours are doing fine... Smiles, Rebecca