Crab ID
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Topic: Crab ID
Posted By: Snowsrfr
Subject: Crab ID
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 10:25pm
A couple months ago, I noticed my first glimpse of an unknown type of crab in my nano. All I could see was that his body was about the size of a nickel, total size was quarterish, and dark brown or black. Today I found his molt and was able to fish one of his claws out of the sand bed. Hoping somebody could tell me if he was good, bad, etc.
 ------------- "A fish tank is not a pet. It's a TV that you gotta feed." - John Caparulo |
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Posted By: cl2ysta1
Date Posted: January 21 2010 at 11:00pm
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well the tips are blunt so i'm guessing he is an algae eater. you have to start worrying when they are pointy. ------------- I <3 Boxers Achilles tang lover |
Posted By: Snowsrfr
Date Posted: January 22 2010 at 12:00am
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That was my understanding, and hope too. Thanks. ------------- "A fish tank is not a pet. It's a TV that you gotta feed." - John Caparulo |
Posted By: jacobwilson222
Date Posted: January 22 2010 at 11:08am
| your quote is awesome! |