albertareef Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Hey all, I am wondering if there is any consensus opinion here on the suitability of arrow crabs in a reef tank. I have heard conflicting things elsewhere but trust the folk on here above other sources so what do you think? My wife really likes these guys but I have a mixed reef with SPS and LPS so not sure it's a good idea. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I have heard more bad than good about them as far as eating polyps, featherdusters, small fish, and even other Arrow Crabs. I have seen them tearing into polyps while managing LFS over the years. I would not want one in my tank! Maybe set up a specialized Caribbean Arrow Crab tank w/medium sized fish & inverts, such as Condy Anemones. Add a few Macroalgae and you would have a nice biotope exhibit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Thanks for the feedback - sounds pretty definitive from a trustworthy source! I have heard more bad than good about them as far as eating polyps' date=' featherdusters, small fish, and even other Arrow Crabs. I have seen them tearing into polyps while managing LFS over the years. I would not want one in my tank![/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I added some suggestions to my previous post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertareef Posted January 16, 2009 Author Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nice idea but don't tell my wife - that would put a big dent in my coral budget Maybe set up a specialized Caribbean Arrow Crab tank w/medium sized fish & inverts' date=' such as Condy Anemones. Add a few Macroalgae and you would have a nice biotope exhibit.[/quote'] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JManrow Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Nice idea but don't tell my wife - that would put a big dent in my coral budget Hey - set up a little 10g w/standard N.O. lighting. You could probably put something together with supplies that you have just lying around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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