two stoney crabs dead

kathywithbirds · 09-17-2007, 01:44 AM

We've fished two stone crabs out of Mike's 14g tank in the past 2 weeks. I thought there was something in there, there were caves excavated in the sand under some rocks and zoos. They turned up dead, literally upside down outside the burrow, twice now. Any ideas?

I've not seen anything resembling a mantis, he'd have to be a decent size to get these things, and I don't think we'd have not seen one at this point. No rock hammer noises either and I'm up all hours of the night.

And how the heck are we getting STONE crabs? Mike's positive on the ID, it's one of the fishery items that get monitored by the CG.

lcstorc · 09-17-2007, 06:36 AM

Could they be molts? Otherwise I am lost on this one.
Sorry.

kathywithbirds · 09-17-2007, 07:39 AM

Nope. Whole crabs.

Frankie · 09-17-2007, 03:42 PM

Sound's like you have hitch hikers that died from something.

vdituri · 09-17-2007, 07:54 PM

Sounds like the mob trying to send you a message.
Capish?

kathywithbirds · 09-17-2007, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vdituri

Sounds like the mob trying to send you a message.
Capish?

Between the gorilla and the two stoneys, I dunno... think the gorilla was after the stoneys? We ARE in Jersey (correctly pronounced "joisey") you know.

tbittner · 09-17-2007, 08:47 PM

sasquatch · 09-17-2007, 09:18 PM

Might I suggest a simpler answer, BIG KILLER CRAB! he's just cleaning up his turf lol

09-17-2007, 01:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,922 View Gallery Karma Komment	two stoney crabs dead We've fished two stone crabs out of Mike's 14g tank in the past 2 weeks. I thought there was something in there, there were caves excavated in the sand under some rocks and zoos. They turned up dead, literally upside down outside the burrow, twice now. Any ideas? I've not seen anything resembling a mantis, he'd have to be a decent size to get these things, and I don't think we'd have not seen one at this point. No rock hammer noises either and I'm up all hours of the night. And how the heck are we getting STONE crabs? Mike's positive on the ID, it's one of the fishery items that get monitored by the CG. __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

09-17-2007, 06:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 16,436 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: two stoney crabs dead Could they be molts? Otherwise I am lost on this one. Sorry. __________________ 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 Jawfish enjoyment ASM answer girl. Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

09-17-2007, 07:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
kathywithbirds You talkin ta ME? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philly area, NJ Posts: 4,922 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: two stoney crabs dead Nope. Whole crabs. __________________ (\__/) (\__/) (@.@) (^.^) (")_(") (< >)

09-17-2007, 03:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frankie Angel Girl's Daddy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: The End Of The World Posts: 6,029 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: two stoney crabs dead Sound's like you have hitch hikers that died from something. __________________ Visit my aquarium -->Frankie's 120 gal Experiment Bruce: Today's meeting is Step 5: Bring a fish friend. Everyone brought a fish friend? DIY=DO IT YOURSELF! If we ignore the environment maybe it will go away....

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,070 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: two stoney crabs dead __________________ Terry My chronicle 120g with 300g sump/refug, Outer Orbit HQI/T5HO 24-Hour Light System: : 48" 250W HQI 4x54W Lots of fish. 150g predator tank full of killers. 450g tank is IN the HOUSE!

09-17-2007, 09:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,494 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: two stoney crabs dead Might I suggest a simpler answer, BIG KILLER CRAB! he's just cleaning up his turf lol __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

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