Crazy Crab

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by New2Salt, Sep 26, 2007.

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  1. New2Salt

    New2Salt Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    I have an emerald crab who is like 3/4" inch. I have a 14gal BioCube.

    Should the crab be attacking my new Banded Shrimp? I just saw a bunch of sand get kicked up, and when I ran up to the tank, my Shrimp had his claws extended out at the Emerald.

    Whats the deal? The crab is sinister and I dont trust him. Anything with legs that hairy is not good
     
    New2Salt, Sep 26, 2007
    New2Salt, Sep 26, 2007
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  2. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    Hermit crabs are all I care to deal with.

    I don't like hairy legs either. :uhoh2:

    Get that thing outta there! :annoyed:
     
    omard, Sep 27, 2007
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  3. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I've not had any bad experience with Emeralds in my tanks! Every crab has its own personality though, so some caution will have to be advised.
     
    coral reefer, Sep 27, 2007
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  4. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    In that small of a tank, there's bound to be more scraps between your inverts than there would be in a larger tank. Both will get more aggressive as they get larger too. Get the emerald or the shrimp out of there would be my suggestion.
     
    amcarrig, Sep 27, 2007
    amcarrig, Sep 27, 2007
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