Tank To Small?

[Commander Cool]

I found a small 3 gallon octagonal tank. I just cleaned it up and put water in it to begin cycling. I was wondering if I could put a very small red claw crab in it by himself. I saw them today at Petco and thought they were very cool but I do not want to put anything else in my main tank because it is already overstocked (I am looking for a cheap larger second hand tank to fix this problem). Would this 3 gallon tank be ok for just the crab alone? They were less then 1 inch long.

 

[Boxermom]

Yes, that's fine, just make sure there's a tight fitting cover, as they can climb the tubing and whatnot to get out. And make sure the water level isn't too high and that you have a rock or other structure they can climb that sticks out of the water. They need to be able to get out of the water.

 

[Commander Cool]

Yes, that's fine, just make sure there's a tight fitting cover, as they can climb the tubing and whatnot to get out. And make sure the water level isn't too high and that you have a rock or other structure they can climb that sticks out of the water. They need to be able to get out of the water.

Ok, Thanks alot. There is a tight fitting lid and a light. Is 5 inchs of water to little? I have a rock structure about 5 inchs high. i can look around for a larger one but not sure what my search will come up with.

 

[Boxermom]

As long as its enough water to cover them because they are aquatic, but like to get out of the water and "sun" themselves. I just ordered 3 of them myself today.

 

[Commander Cool]

Great thanks alot!

 

[dizzied]

Keep in mind, they need brackish water.