new 20 gal marine tank and 2cm mud crab

Discussion in 'Live Rock' started by hot tomato, Aug 28, 2008.

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  1. hot tomato

    hot tomato Plankton

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    Gidday,

    A 2 cm mud crab arrived in my tank via the live rock, I have not populated the tank with fish yet but am wondering whether it is a good idea to keep the crab. I would really value some advice

    thanks in advance
     
    hot tomato, Aug 28, 2008
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  2. phoenixhieghts

    phoenixhieghts Panda Puffer

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    any ideas anyone? I dont know what a mud crab is, but i think people will say to you, if you aint sure take it out
     
    phoenixhieghts, Aug 29, 2008
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  3. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    A mud crab aka ( Scylla serrata) will eat everything it can catch deadly this is why I'd never use a Live rock in the same room with my tanks.. good luck but you have to get it out
     
    Tangster, Aug 29, 2008
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  4. wombat

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    That crab doesnt look good. i just had some problems in my reef tank not saying it was the crab i found but after i took him out things seem to be alot better. i would also yank him out.
     
    wombat, Aug 29, 2008
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