Looking for new crabs

djryan2000 · 08/31/2019, 09:52 AM

I have a salt tank and I’m really interested in invertebrates, especially crabs. I’m looking for types of crabs I can put in. So far I have emerald crabs, sally light foot, Halloween crabs, hermit crabs (I have red leg Cortez), strawberry, and porcelain crabs. I also am considering a peppermint shrimp. Are there any other crabs I am missing?

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Reid · 08/31/2019, 11:57 AM

Decorator crab

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FamilyTank · 09/01/2019, 03:16 PM

The "decorator" crab we had 20 years ago was a beautiful pumpkin orange. REALLY cool to look at.

j.falk · 09/02/2019, 05:11 AM

Reefcleaners has been steadily offering new types of crabs for sale. When John gets them in stock he lists them in The Store - > Other Inverts section.

djryan2000 · 09/02/2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by FamilyTank

The "decorator" crab we had 20 years ago was a beautiful pumpkin orange. REALLY cool to look at.

Aw man. I forgot to put him on the list. I have one right now and I love that little guy!

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djryan2000 · 09/02/2019, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by j.falk

Reefcleaners has been steadily offering new types of crabs for sale. When John gets them in stock he lists them in The Store - > Other Inverts section.

I’ll keep an eye out! Thank you!

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Squibege · 09/05/2019, 07:38 AM

Pom Pom crabs!!

They are pretty small, but they hold two little anemones in their claws which makes them look like cheerleaders. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tqCOHGPOTJA

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djryan2000 · 09/06/2019, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Squibege

Pom Pom crabs!!

They are pretty small, but they hold two little anemones in their claws which makes them look like cheerleaders. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tqCOHGPOTJA

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Those guys are awesome! Do I have to be concerned about them fighting with other crabs?

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Timmayyy · 09/13/2019, 04:00 PM

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Those guys are awesome! Do I have to be concerned about them fighting with other crabs?

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Absolutely, crabs that aren't compatible will end up killing each other. You can get empty shells so they don't kill each other for the shells at least.

08/31/2019, 09:52 AM	#1
djryan2000 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Posts: 441	Looking for new crabs I have a salt tank and I’m really interested in invertebrates, especially crabs. I’m looking for types of crabs I can put in. So far I have emerald crabs, sally light foot, Halloween crabs, hermit crabs (I have red leg Cortez), strawberry, and porcelain crabs. I also am considering a peppermint shrimp. Are there any other crabs I am missing? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08/31/2019, 11:57 AM	#2
Reid Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: West Yorkshire UK Posts: 7	Decorator crab Sent from my HRY-LX1 using Tapatalk

09/01/2019, 03:16 PM	#3
FamilyTank Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Downriver,Mi Posts: 226	The "decorator" crab we had 20 years ago was a beautiful pumpkin orange. REALLY cool to look at.

09/02/2019, 05:11 AM	#4
j.falk Registered Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 632	Reefcleaners has been steadily offering new types of crabs for sale. When John gets them in stock he lists them in The Store - > Other Inverts section.

09/05/2019, 07:38 AM	#7
Squibege Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 157	Pom Pom crabs!! They are pretty small, but they hold two little anemones in their claws which makes them look like cheerleaders. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tqCOHGPOTJA Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk