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Unread 03/05/2015, 05:00 PM   #1
Matthal87
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Is this crab bad news

Found this crab is it bad or ok to leave in the tank there's only 2 clowns in the tank and a mushroom that came on the rock


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Unread 03/05/2015, 05:07 PM   #2
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No, it's a emerald crab. They are good


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Unread 03/05/2015, 05:14 PM   #3
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No, it's a emerald crab. They are good
thanks how big will it grow? my tanks only 65 litres


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Unread 03/05/2015, 06:20 PM   #4
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I have one that is about 1 1/2" in diameter. I've had it for several years so I would guess that it's full grown. They can help keep bubble algae in check.


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