Horseshoe crabs

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by jbaker, Dec 20, 2007.

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  1. jbaker

    jbaker Feather Duster

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    Has anyone here got any experiece keeping a horseshoe crab in thier tanks? It seems they would make great sand sifters and they are deifinately interesting.
     
    jbaker, Dec 20, 2007
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Never had one but I dont see the need. Not to mention they grow pretty big!
     
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  3. reef_guru

    reef_guru Humpback Whale

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    they are excellent sand sifters, needs alot of sand space. contact the local biologist for blood samples. they are used for medicine.
     
    reef_guru, Dec 24, 2007
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