Crab but what kind?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by kiarah, Nov 5, 2008.

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  1. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    pistol shrimp
     
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  2. kiarah

    kiarah Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Ok well thanks but seems that there is another one as i can still hear clicking in ones or twos!
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  3. reefman1132

    reefman1132 Skunk Shrimp

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    I said mantis shrimp because I forgot what else causes the clicking. Good call.
     
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  4. kiarah

    kiarah Coral Banded Shrimp

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    one last quick question before i do really go to bed should i make the effort to remove the possible extra pistol shrimp i can still hear clicking?
     
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  5. luvreefs23

    luvreefs23 Millepora

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    whats wrong with keeping em in there?
     
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  6. kiarah

    kiarah Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I have no idea! They come under saltwater pest in my marine book but i struggled to id it in time anyway. If anyone has any idea why they are classed as a pest can you let me no!
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  7. salsalito25

    salsalito25 Stylophora

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    You can always put some kind of ""shrimp" gobie in the tank also they will live side by side in the hole in the rock and or sand bed under your live rock.. this way you can see them more often durin feedin..?? Just a idea.....
     
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  8. reef_guru

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  9. Iraf

    Iraf Snowflake Eel

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    That is a pistol shrimp
     
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  10. Nykademus

    Nykademus Flamingo Tongue

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    I love that video, always have.

    Pistols are not bad really, they are just like most other shrimp and that means they are opportunistic feeders. Give them meaty foods a few times a week and they should be fine.

    Not sure about the crabs w/o a photo.

    Where did you get your rock from? There seem to be a lot of hitchhikers on it, which is usually a good sign, even if there are a few pests on it at first.
     
    Nykademus, Nov 7, 2008
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