Calico Crab?

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  1. MrOcean

    MrOcean Bristle Worm

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    Hello. Would anyone be able to fill me in on minimum requirements for a species only tank for a Calico Crab? I haven't found too much online.
     
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  2. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    What size tank are planning on setting up? They can get 5-6 inches across and are nocturnal. They enjoy eating live foods, such as shrimp, snails, and fish.
     
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  3. MrOcean

    MrOcean Bristle Worm

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    That's bigger than I thought. A nano wouldn't be sufficient I assume. I have a spare 10 gallon lying around.
     
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  4. Camkha1234

    Camkha1234 Great Blue Whale

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    I would say that that's too small. You could always try porcelain crabs or arrow crabs for a species tank, though.
     
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  5. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

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    We use to have a few at my job there super cool they love fine sand to hide in and will eat just about whatever they can get there claws on
     
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