Arrow Crab

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  1. rmelvin23

    rmelvin23 Skunk Shrimp

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    any shrimp or small fish that sleep on the bottom are probably going to be eaten.
     
    rmelvin23, Jul 27, 2008
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  2. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    I had one in my 30 long once... it didn't kill any of my corals but it agitated them with it's picking. I didn't like that and took it back..
     
    Matt Rogers, Jul 28, 2008
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  3. cannedmulder

    cannedmulder Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    My arrow is doing ok. I don't see him eating bristle worms though. What I see is him staying very close to my sun coral and when I feed it daily he steals some food from it!
     
    cannedmulder, Aug 3, 2008
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  4. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    They kill hermit crabs.... already found that out.
     
    Av8Bluewater, Nov 9, 2008
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  5. mirandacollc

    mirandacollc Flame Angel

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    I had 2 and one grew like crazy got huge, and then got aggressive and picked on anything. I dident like them after killing 2 feather dusters and chasing fish all around. Mine went back to the lfs and that is my last dealings with them
     
    mirandacollc, Nov 9, 2008
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  6. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    I just got him and I might have to give him away .. didn't think he would be so aggressive. A 25 cent hermit is one thing ... a $30 cleaner is another thing...
     
    Av8Bluewater, Nov 9, 2008
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  7. Hackem688

    Hackem688 Millepora

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    They will crouch at night an spear your small fish and walk around all day with them on there head snacking on them. This is my personal expereance.
     
    Hackem688, Nov 9, 2008
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  8. Av8Bluewater

    Av8Bluewater Giant Squid

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    Yeah, he's gonna have to go.. I have to give it to them though if you have a tank that can handle him.. he's fun to watch..Stays active in the day, and doesn't hide much.
     
    Av8Bluewater, Nov 9, 2008
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  9. ziggy222

    ziggy222 Fire Goby

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    i watched it eat bristleworms with pleasure,then watched in horror as it ate the featherdusters.then it died.thats my experience
     
    ziggy222, Nov 9, 2008
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  10. Noble

    Noble Astrea Snail

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    Cool looking crab though like having some carniverous extraterrestial being trying to dominate it's environment.
     
    Noble, Nov 9, 2008
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