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Hey guys I got 2 emerald crabs 2 days ago im new to the hobby and both crabs were extremely active untill today one of the crabs has not moved much at all its like his entire body is stiff I think he is molting but I am unsure if he does move its a very little bit i also have this picture it looks like he's pooping lol but I just wanna make sure he's not dying his mouth is still moving like crazy but that's about it any help is much appreciated
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Hey guys I got 2 emerald crabs 2 days ago im new to the hobby and both crabs were extremely active untill today one of the crabs has not moved much at all its like his entire body is stiff I think he is molting but I am unsure if he does move its a very little bit i also have this picture it looks like he's pooping lol but I just wanna make sure he's not dying his mouth is still moving like crazy but that's about it any help is much appreciated image.jpg

He might be molting. If his mouth is moving I'd say he's ok. Try dropping a piece of food in front of him. He should gobble it up. If he doesn't, then I'd say you have a problem!
 
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I just fed them brine shrimp as well which he had a few chances to grab but there is some thera pellets next to him but he's not moving much at all when I found him he was half way stuck in a rock so I moved him he also just ate 2 days ago a pretty decent size cleaner shrimp not all but pieces
 

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I just fed them brine shrimp as well which he had a few chances to grab but there is some thera pellets next to him but he's not moving much at all when I found him he was half way stuck in a rock so I moved him he also just ate 2 days ago a pretty decent size cleaner shrimp not all but pieces

They usually eat everything in sight in my experience. I guess just keep an eye on him. Good luck.
 

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