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FAQs on Freshwater Crab Reproduction

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Couple O' Freshwater Crab Questions - 05/02/2004
What is the condition in which the female crab will lay her eggs?
<This is very, very dependent upon species; some will need brackish or marine conditions before they will mate, and a few species do not; temperature and pH may play a factor in meeting the animals' breeding needs.>
Do the eggs have to separated from all other fish?
<Crabs will carry their eggs in a sort of a trapdoor hinged pouch under their bellies.  The eggs should not be loose or separate from the female.  However, it would probably be a good idea to isolate a carrying female, to protect the eggs and hatching young from predation - from other crabs as well as the fish.  Wishing you well,  -Sabrina>






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