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[darren]

hi all i was hopping that somone might no how to bring carb to peel "pop". iv got about 100 peelers and have had them for 2 days but iv only had 20 or so pop.Is this normal i was told to give them a bit sea water in the bottem ov the tub and to just leave them in my shed and check them in the morning and at night is this right ??? does it usally take this long will thay not just die b4 thay peel propley
cherrs and and lasses

[dappa]

crab

hi mate,i'm setting up a tank for crab i've got it connected to a green genie filter box,because i live so close to sea water quite easy to get .I have a 150 crab in there now and they look quite healthy about 40 or so are starting to pop,like you i started by keeping them in fridge with a damp cloth on them it slows the peeling process down and they and they will stop there quite happerly for a good few weeks.but it's essential to keep them damp as they take the water in and use it to push old shell off,but yours should be ok if you change water every day they dont need much just a enough to cover shell.good luck try looking at this Fishing Guernsey - Home - Species - Baits - Tactics - Where to Fish

[darren]

hi mate,i'm setting up a tank for crab i've got it connected to a green genie filter box,because i live so close to sea water quite easy to get .I have a 150 crab in there now and they look quite healthy about 40 or so are starting to pop,like you i started by keeping them in fridge with a damp cloth on them it slows the peeling process down and they and they will stop there quite happerly for a good few weeks.but it's essential to keep them damp as they take the water in and use it to push old shell off,but yours should be ok if you change water every day they dont need much just a enough to cover shell.good luck try looking at this Fishing Guernsey - Home - Species - Baits - Tactics - Where to Fish

do thay need to be kept in a cold place or are thay ok in the shed as i want them to pop is this ok i dont want to end up with a load ov dead crab
cherrs for the quick respons

[dappa]

re drab

yeah it would be better to keep them cool just depends on how quick you want to use them,they will be ok where you have them just keep changing water,a few will die just keep an eye on them.

[darren]

cherrs bud.I want them to peel asap so i can freeze them.so ill leave them in the shed

[KeithB]

I keep mine in the shed in a polystyrene box with lid, fresh sea water and air pump / stone. Trouble I have is, I check them, they seem no were near popping, then a few hours later I'll check again and they are completely out the shells.

[SIXFOOTSTEVE]

Keith ,have you thought of living in the shed so you can keep a closer eye on them ?

[KeithB]

Spent a fair bit time in there over the two few weeks, gone through about 15 stone of lead.

[darren]

I keep mine in the shed in a polystyrene box with lid, fresh sea water and air pump / stone. Trouble I have is, I check them, they seem no were near popping, then a few hours later I'll check again and they are completely out the shells.

do you think it might be worth getting a pump 2mrw or just leave as is iv got plenty sea water

[KeithB]

Well I'm no expert Darren, but that's what the lad I get the crap off uses.

Only about a fiver at the pet shop.

[darren]

I realy need the crab as i feel another double figger cod coming this winter LOL and crab HELP"S ALOT

[whitey123]

yere dofo get a air pump mate, and a air stine to dispurse the air, you can get a pump for about £5 and the stones are only £1 for 2, its all ya need unless your planing on setting up a huge tank system lol
just keep the sea water fresh and the air pumping, should be out there shells before long
im asuming you know how to peal them when they pop?
gd luk

[codseeker]

i have had some recently in the fridge for a couple of weeks ,with damp seaweed covering them,(i always give container a rinse out incase of crab legs that have snapped off which will rot and smell ) give them a drink now and then just enough to reach the hieght of the crab leave for 10 -15 mins and empty water out and leave damp seaweed in or change it for fresh if your down getting fresh sea water

[darren]

thanks 4 all the help lads.bought an air pump and stone today 7 pound all in.now them little bugers better pop LOL