two stoney crabs dead

kathywithbirds · 09-17-2007, 02:44 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, 07:36 AM

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

kathywithbirds · 09-17-2007, 08:39 AM

Nope. Whole crabs.

Frankie · 09-17-2007, 04:42 PM

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

vdituri · 09-17-2007, 08:54 PM

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

kathywithbirds · 09-17-2007, 09:06 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, 09:47 PM

sasquatch · 09-17-2007, 10:18 PM

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

09-17-2007, 02:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 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. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

09-17-2007, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 26,433 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 Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Lynn's frag tank experiment A reef tank is like a race car. The faster you go the harder you crash.

09-17-2007, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,937 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: two stoney crabs dead Nope. Whole crabs. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

09-17-2007, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
vdituri Excellent Guesser :D Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento California Posts: 6,244 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: two stoney crabs dead Sounds like the mob trying to send you a message. Capish? __________________ 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.

09-17-2007, 09:47 PM	#7 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,563 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: two stoney crabs dead __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,981 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

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