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isolation tanks

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Question
What is an isolation tank and what is it used for?

Answer
An isolation tank, often called ISO tanks, are used for seperating crabs when one is sick or molting. I have had great success with them...some do not use them because they feel it is too much stress on the crab to move into a new tank. I have a small one like a critter carrier that i cover so the humidity stays fine and i fill it almost all the way to the top with damp sand. It works great.
-Katie