help with live rock inhabitants...

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by maudi, Jul 17, 2009.

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  1. maudi

    maudi Plankton

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    Hi everyone,

    I got an issue with some crabs inside my live rock... well actually a lot, ive seen about 10 or so in my tank (30 gallon). The problem is I want to get some coral and I've read that crabs can be really problematic being how they will probably eat it. Whats the best way of getting rid of them without harming any life already in my live rock?

    Thanks in advance
     
    maudi, Jul 17, 2009
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  2. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    can you give a pic of the crab? not all crabs are bad crabs.
     
    Peredhil, Jul 17, 2009
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  3. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Or describe them a bit.
     
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  4. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    im agreeing , pics or a very good description of them is needed.
     
    divott, Jul 17, 2009
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  5. maudi

    maudi Plankton

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    oh yeah of course sorry! heres the a link of the ones Im sure Ive seen. Ive seen more that look like the first one - its eyes look red...and all of them are only seen at night. Ive also read that they can eventually tear away at your live rock, and recently ive been seeing more and more bits of rocks on my sand bed..could they be the problem?

    Thanks again!

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    maudi, Jul 18, 2009
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  6. jonjonwells

    jonjonwells Great Blue Whale

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    Gorilla crab = bad crab

    Use a jar trap with a little meat in it overnight.
     
    jonjonwells, Jul 18, 2009
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