Gorilla Crab Intro

amc78cj7 · 01-21-2008, 09:23 PM

Hey Folks. Just this weekend began establishing my first reef system. Bought a 24 gallon Nanocube and about $1000 and 2 days later I have saltwater organisms living in my midwest family room.

Current Liverock with "crab-catcher" and stupid Damsel acting as bait in the glass (I think he's trying to commit suicide as he keeps swimming into the crab-catcher right in front of the giant Gorilla Crab cave)

I bought mostly Pukani live rock and after adding Bacter boost for 2 days the water chemicals suggest I have completed the first cycle. I added a damsel today to help continue the cycle over the next 1-2 weeks. In the mean time I have found lots of critters living in my live rock. Mostly bad guys from what I am reading. I'll post about my hitchhikers in another thread.

Anyway, cheers. This is a fantastic hobby.

Jeff
amc78cj7 - St. Louis

cioutlaw · 01-21-2008, 11:42 PM

If you want to unload the Gorilla crab I would gladly take him off your hands. Always wanted one for my fuge. Your tank is looking great so far.

Cassette87 · 01-22-2008, 01:42 AM

Hey there! welcome to the site, and nice start! You've got the right idea for catching the gorilla crab, you'll get him in due time! Be prepared.. you've just entered a very addictive hobby

SaltwaterGeek · 01-22-2008, 06:48 AM

Welcome to RS!

amc78cj7 · 01-22-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cioutlaw

If you want to unload the Gorilla crab I would gladly take him off your hands. Always wanted one for my fuge. Your tank is looking great so far.

If I catch him alive he's yours. How far is Champaign from St. Louis? I could always ship, but don't know that the value of the crab would equal postage.....

01-21-2008, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
amc78cj7 Limpet Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 147 View Gallery Karma Komment	Gorilla Crab Intro Hey Folks. Just this weekend began establishing my first reef system. Bought a 24 gallon Nanocube and about $1000 and 2 days later I have saltwater organisms living in my midwest family room. Current Liverock with "crab-catcher" and stupid Damsel acting as bait in the glass (I think he's trying to commit suicide as he keeps swimming into the crab-catcher right in front of the giant Gorilla Crab cave) I bought mostly Pukani live rock and after adding Bacter boost for 2 days the water chemicals suggest I have completed the first cycle. I added a damsel today to help continue the cycle over the next 1-2 weeks. In the mean time I have found lots of critters living in my live rock. Mostly bad guys from what I am reading. I'll post about my hitchhikers in another thread. Anyway, cheers. This is a fantastic hobby. Jeff amc78cj7 - St. Louis Last edited by amc78cj7 : 01-21-2008 at 10:41 PM.

01-21-2008, 11:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
cioutlaw Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Champaign Illinois Posts: 949 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Gorilla Crab Intro If you want to unload the Gorilla crab I would gladly take him off your hands. Always wanted one for my fuge. Your tank is looking great so far. __________________ My 120gallon chronical My 225 gallon chronical My website

01-22-2008, 01:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gorilla Crab Intro Hey there! welcome to the site, and nice start! You've got the right idea for catching the gorilla crab, you'll get him in due time! Be prepared.. you've just entered a very addictive hobby __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

01-22-2008, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Gorilla Crab Intro Welcome to RS! __________________ Thanks for the help, My 150g Envision Acrylic Chronicle

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