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fighting

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Question
I dont know what to do! I have had one of my crabs for about 2 or 3 months now. I just got another one and i put it in the tank with my oldest one and they started to fight! My new one keeps pushing my oldest one over whenever i put them together.  On one sight it said you shoul dput the "bully" in solitary confinement but then you say its bad for them to be alone. I'm so confused! What should I do?

Answer
Are they fighting or just pushing??? Pushing is a way to confirm the social structure in the crabitat. As long as there is no actual FIGHTING like hurting eachother...Don't worry. Ask any additional questions you may have....for any more info try my favorite website  www.hermit-crabs.com

-Katie