Crab Killed by BTA?

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  1. eddy38

    eddy38 Spaghetti Worm

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    I jsut got a new BTA on Saturday and today my electric blue leg hermit crab was dead on the rock above the anemone. I didn't think crabs were generally affected by anemone's. He was crawling around fine earlier today. Could the BTA killed the crab?
    My shrimp have been over the anemone and they seem fine.
    I really, really loved that crab!1:cry:
     
    eddy38, Feb 1, 2010
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  2. eddy38

    eddy38 Spaghetti Worm

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    Doesn't anyone have any experience with this???
     
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  3. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Nope

    It's a weird coincidence. The exoskeleton of the crab prevents stinging.
     
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  4. eddy38

    eddy38 Spaghetti Worm

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    OK I'm a dope!

    The good news is my crab is alive!!! The bad news is I'm a reactionary dope! All he did was molt. Last time he molted the skeleton was in peices, this time it was very whole and complete. That is why I thought he was dead!!
    I am feeling very relieved, but a bit silly this morning.:p
     
    eddy38, Feb 2, 2010
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