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10/16/2013, 06:21 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 1,712
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should I not feed my emerald crab colurpa
I have lots of colurpa in a holding tank. I wonder if its a bad idea to feed some to my emerald in my display where he has eaten all other greens? He has turned white and figure its diet related. I believe the DT is low on nutrients because I have a sump with cheato so am I right to assume uneaten colurpa won't grow wild?
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10/20/2013, 04:17 PM
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Life and Reef Saver
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Tavares, Florida
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Nope, uneaten caulerpa WILL likely grow wild in your tank.
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10/20/2013, 04:40 PM
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Reef Monkey
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Rockledge, Fl
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Agreed. I definitely would not put caulerpa in your tank, unless you want a caulerpa filled tank. If you're worried about the crab getting enough to eat, I'd recommend just buying some dried nori and feeding him that. Emerald crabs are omnivorous scavengers/grazers. They'll eat just about anything that can reasonably be considered food.
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