PPDS (Post Purchase Death Syndrome)

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What is PPDS?
PPDS is the result of a crab’s inability to physiologically adapt quickly enough from his natural circumstances (environment and habits) into a transitional one and then into a captive environment. The inability to adapt is invoked and influenced by the degree of and withholding of elements the crabs need to adjust to their environment.

Ppds method
https://crabstreetjournal.org/?s=Ppds...

Proper Substrate
Quikrete safe play sand: used to make your substrate.
Note Never use All coco fiber or calcium sand

QUIKRETE 0.5-cu ft 50-lb Play Sand in the Sand department at Lowes.com (https://www.lowes.com/pd/QUIKRETE-50-...)

Zoo Med Eco Earth Loose Coconut Fiber: Substrate, 8 Quarts https://a.co/d/6RMLZba (https://a.co/d/6RMLZba)

Temperature gauge: should be calibrated before placing inside tank
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDW58GS?... (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDW58GS?...)

Heat mat: https://beanfarm.com/products/ultrath... (https://beanfarm.com/products/ultrath...)
Heat mat should be placed OUTSIDE back wall above substrate level. (Never under the tank)
Thermost
at Controller: this helps control the heat.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZV591B?... (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZV591B?...)

Lights:
https://a.co/d/eeiS5vB

Tank lights: NOTE: Never use a heat lamp it will create hot spots on your substrate which can be dangerous to your crabs.
Note: colored Lights Are Not Recommended white light only! 12 hrs of day light and 12 hrs night cycle.

Pools: For fresh and Marine salt

Other option pool options

Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids Food Storage Containers, 1.25 Cup, Racer Red, 4-Piece Set https://a.co/d/d9h6GUH

3D printed pools

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1547998714/


Prime Conditioner: used to prime both marine and fresh water pools every 48 hrs.
Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 100 ml https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000255PFI/...

Marine salt: used to make your salt water pool I like to prep a gallon of water to make pool change easier. Instant Ocean 10 Gallon Sea Salt https://a.co/d/0UDm1Qa (https://a.co/d/0UDm1Qa)
Or
Crystal Reefs
Instant Ocean Reef Crystals Reef Salt For 50 Gallons, Enriched Formulation For aquariums https://a
.co/d/1G9qX1m

Shells
https://www.etsy.com/shop/theshellstore

Hermit Harbor - Hermit Crab, Shells (https://hermitharbor.com/)

Sphagnum Moss: Great for hides and a moss pit
Zoo Med Laboratories SZMCF3NZ New Zealand Sphagnum Moss, 80 Cubic Inch https://a.co/d/68Adh7u

Live moss: Great for around the pools and the crabs go crazy for the stuff.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1258130257/ (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1258130257/)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1083244059/ (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1083244059/)

Organic green sand: One of there staples should be kept in there tank at all times!

Down to Earth Organic Greensand Fertilizer, 5 lb https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N2XTLN2/...

Organic worm casting: this is considered one of there staples this should be available in a dish in there tank at all times:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L5M7T8J?... (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L5M7T8J?...)
Organic Worm Castings - All Natural Soil Amendment, Soil Builder, and Fertilizer, 3 Pound Bag

Exo mix = Calcium Mix should also be left in the tank at all times and replaced when it’s not a powdery Consistency and replaced.

This is a Strengthening mix which is a great source of calcium and chitin To help hermit crabs molt successfully.

Recipe for a good calcium mix.
Neptune's Harvest Crab & Lobster Shell, 4 lb https://a.co/d/hf2cVQb (Mix have of this bag with full bag of the following cuttlebone powder Fast Life Dried Cuttlebones Powdered for Birds https://a.co/d/0wybW
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Cuttlebone: Another great sources of calcium in addition to the Calcium mix above (Cut 1/4 piece and leave it in there tank at all times)

Approved seller food mixes

https://just2oldcrabs.com/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthOfTheO...

For more detailed instructions on our PPDS method please go to,

https://crabstreetjournal.org/ (https://crabstreetjournal.org/)
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