another one...

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by mikev15101, Jan 9, 2010.

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  1. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    you guys had such a quick response to my last post thought you could help me here...i was taking my scoli out to dip because of some recession and found this guy...should i keep for get rid of? not my pic but same exact creature, mine is to small to get a good pic of.
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    mikev15101, Jan 9, 2010
    mikev15101, Jan 9, 2010
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  2. Dingo

    Dingo Giant Squid

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    That looks like a pistol shrimp... Have you been hearing clicking noises from your rockwork
     
    Dingo, Jan 9, 2010
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  3. mikev15101

    mikev15101 Purple Spiny Lobster

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    yea i was thinking a baby tiger pistol, but wasnt sure...no hes really tiny dont think he would make much noise wondering if i should keep him or not...i have him in a breeder net right now..
     
    mikev15101, Jan 9, 2010
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  4. overbay487

    overbay487 Astrea Snail

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    That's a pistol shrimp.
     
    overbay487, Jan 10, 2010
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  5. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    To answer your question, yes, keep him but be aware that if it grows large enough it will use that large claw to "snap" and stun fish and then eat them.
     
    unclejed, Jan 10, 2010
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