Crabs Are Evil Society - Page 16

wonderloss · 02-08-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

I believe Wit says shrimp are crab cousins with pretty clothes. Something like that anyway.
They certainly are good thieves. I haven't seen them go after anything live though. Just race after the food.

I somewhat miss my skunk cleaner, but he was a little thief. It made it difficult to feed my rics. I do not think I will get another.

My peppermint stays out of the way. I hardly see him. However, he may be the reason that my lone aiptasia remains a lone aiptaisia, and not a huge problem. I have had it for almost a year, perhaps longer, but it is the only one in the tank. I have not seen another pop up anywhere. It has gotten fairly large, but I have not bothered to kill it since it is not causing problems.

Danger is my middle name.

amc78cj7 · 02-29-2008, 02:13 PM

Adding a new crab today (although technically not a crab):

Pink spotted Porcelain crab

That means 40% of my tank inhabitants will now be crabs.

1 Emerald
1 scarlet hermit
1 blue hermit
1 porcelain

All in a 24g reef tank.

Dentoid · 02-29-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by amc78cj7

(although technically not a crab):

?, Explain.

wonderloss · 02-29-2008, 03:32 PM

According to wikipedia

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Porcelain crabs are decapod crustaceans in the family Porcellanidae, which superficially resemble true crabs. They are a good example of carcinisation, whereby a non-crab-like animal (in this case a relative of a squat lobster) evolves into an animal that only a specialist would know is not a true crab.

Dentoid · 02-29-2008, 03:35 PM

Learn something new everyday!

wonderloss · 02-29-2008, 03:38 PM

I just learned it myself. His comment and your question made me curious.

amc78cj7 · 02-29-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wonderloss

According to wikipedia

A little more from wikipedia Porcelain crab: - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Porcelain crabs can be distinguished from the true crabs by the apparent number of walking legs (three instead of four pairs, the fourth pair is actually hidden under the carapace), the apparent lack of a wrist (carpal) segment on the chelipeds, and long antennae originating on the front outside of the eye stalks.....Porcelain crabs share the general body plan of a squat lobster (Galatheidae), but their bodies are more compact and flattened, an adaptation for living and hiding under rocks, as well as squeezing into little nooks and crannies. The porcelain crabs are quite fragile animals, and will often shed their limbs, hence their name.

tjk72 · 03-02-2008, 08:22 AM

My emerald crabs' hit list:
3 Peppermint shrimp
1 Six line wrasse
1 Poisoned pearly jawfish
1 Large branch of caulerpa
1 Porcelain crab
He is one bad mama jamma

amc78cj7 · 03-03-2008, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjk72

My emerald crabs' hit list:
3 Peppermint shrimp
1 Six line wrasse
1 Poisoned pearly jawfish
1 Large branch of caulerpa
1 Porcelain crab
He is one bad mama jamma

That's too bad. Must be a bad apple. My emerald is older (fairly large) and is my favorite creature in the tank. He is out picking at rocks 24/7 and comes running to me when I open the lid to target feed. I've watched him stand right next to other crabs, shrimp, fish and snails and never go after them. He just minds his own business.

On the other hand, I did see the coral banded shrimp reach out at one of the clown fish today. He may have just been protecting his turf, don't know.

tjk72 · 03-04-2008, 10:17 PM

Yeah i don't get it. Everyone i've talked to at the lfs's say they are passive but i've witnessed the carnage. THank goodness my orange spotted goby is still alive along with the skunk cleaner shrimp. I was able to get the crabs out. One of the bigger ones' legs fell off in the abduction but it didn't make me feel bad. Not sure what to do with them just yet.

vdituri · 03-04-2008, 10:29 PM

They are all individuals.
Some may just have a bad attitudes.

The availability of food may also play a part. I'm not saying overfeed, but the amount of established algae in your tank can make a difference.

lcstorc · 03-04-2008, 10:35 PM

Once again the clam is correct.
You are having a good night Victor.

vdituri · 03-04-2008, 10:37 PM

Thanks Lynn. I was due.

Ri86 · 03-26-2008, 02:11 PM

yeah. crabs are evil. I started out a small nano reef with only 12lbs of LR, and it had SIX crabs in it! Six! I had a do a serious purge. There is still one crab I can't get out, he is black and has red eyes. I call him Voldemort.

ramora · 03-26-2008, 03:57 PM

so do you have any picks.

02-29-2008, 02:13 PM	#227 (permalink)
amc78cj7 Limpet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 147 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society Adding a new crab today (although technically not a crab): Pink spotted Porcelain crab That means 40% of my tank inhabitants will now be crabs. 1 Emerald 1 scarlet hermit 1 blue hermit 1 porcelain All in a 24g reef tank.

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03-02-2008, 08:22 AM	#233 (permalink)
tjk72 Tubeworm Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society My emerald crabs' hit list: 3 Peppermint shrimp 1 Six line wrasse 1 Poisoned pearly jawfish 1 Large branch of caulerpa 1 Porcelain crab He is one bad mama jamma

03-04-2008, 10:17 PM	#235 (permalink)
tjk72 Tubeworm Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society Yeah i don't get it. Everyone i've talked to at the lfs's say they are passive but i've witnessed the carnage. THank goodness my orange spotted goby is still alive along with the skunk cleaner shrimp. I was able to get the crabs out. One of the bigger ones' legs fell off in the abduction but it didn't make me feel bad. Not sure what to do with them just yet.

03-04-2008, 10:29 PM	#236 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,725 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society They are all individuals. Some may just have a bad attitudes. The availability of food may also play a part. I'm not saying overfeed, but the amount of established algae in your tank can make a difference. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

03-04-2008, 10:35 PM	#237 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,526 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society Once again the clam is correct. You are having a good night Victor. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

03-04-2008, 10:37 PM	#238 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 5,725 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society Thanks Lynn. I was due. __________________ Victor ----- People come into our lives for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

03-26-2008, 02:11 PM	#239 (permalink)
Ri86 Tunicate Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Crabs Are Evil Society yeah. crabs are evil. I started out a small nano reef with only 12lbs of LR, and it had SIX crabs in it! Six! I had a do a serious purge. There is still one crab I can't get out, he is black and has red eyes. I call him Voldemort.

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