decorator crabs having sex?

currentking · 06/30/2007, 08:10 PM

I looked into my tank today and I have 2 decorator crabs. They were in the missionary position. One was holding the other one wawlking around and both were alive. Has anyone ever seen this before?

N8ster · 06/30/2007, 09:06 PM

My hermits do this all the time.

LeslieH · 07/01/2007, 08:08 AM

Many species of crab only mate when the female has just molted. Males will pick up females & carry them around to prevent any other male from getting to her when she molts.

currentking · 07/01/2007, 08:10 AM

does this mean that I will ahve more running around the tank?? oh noooooo, I dont need more zoas picked off.

Young Frankenstein · 07/01/2007, 09:30 AM

Just chop up some fresh zoas and they will be fine, constantly multiplying by the thousands.

ITGUY · 07/01/2007, 09:55 AM

Headline:
Decorators having sex while owner watches....film at 11:00.

Sorry I could'nt resist.

Wett Hands · 07/01/2007, 11:15 AM

Ahhh amore,

Dim the lights, play some soft music, and a bottle of wine.

I too couldnt resist...

currentking · 07/01/2007, 11:23 AM

I just hope the sponges and zoos they have on them dont get in the way

06/30/2007, 08:10 PM	#1
currentking Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 868	decorator crabs having sex? I looked into my tank today and I have 2 decorator crabs. They were in the missionary position. One was holding the other one wawlking around and both were alive. Has anyone ever seen this before?

07/01/2007, 08:08 AM	#3
LeslieH Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,178	Many species of crab only mate when the female has just molted. Males will pick up females & carry them around to prevent any other male from getting to her when she molts. __________________ Cheers, Leslie So many worms, so little time... Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

07/01/2007, 09:55 AM	#6
ITGUY Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 46	Headline: Decorators having sex while owner watches....film at 11:00. Sorry I could'nt resist. __________________ The only dumb question is the one not asked. Current Tank Info: 120 Gal FISH & SOFTIES - WLR

07/01/2007, 11:15 AM	#7
Wett Hands Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: WNY Posts: 297	Ahhh amore, Dim the lights, play some soft music, and a bottle of wine. I too couldnt resist... __________________ "But since your going the other way. I'm afraid, you're going have to get scared... immediately. Current Tank Info: One 10gal, Two 20H FW Planted tanks, 27gal hex BW, 75gal Reef, 3gal Pico Tank

06/30/2007, 09:06 PM	#2
N8ster Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 306	My hermits do this all the time.

07/01/2007, 08:10 AM	#4
currentking Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 868	does this mean that I will ahve more running around the tank?? oh noooooo, I dont need more zoas picked off.

07/01/2007, 09:30 AM	#5
Young Frankenstein Moved On Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Miami Florida. Posts: 3,842	Just chop up some fresh zoas and they will be fine, constantly multiplying by the thousands.

07/01/2007, 11:23 AM	#8
currentking Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Palm Bay Florida Posts: 868	I just hope the sponges and zoos they have on them dont get in the way