Pom Pom Crab? Red Coral Crab?

[Aaarrrggg]

An online store has just got in 'pom pom anemone crabs' and 'red coral crabs' and I'm interested in learning more (not buying yet, don't worry!)

I've done a bit of googling on them but most of the results are from stores and it's normally better to take their care level advice with a pinch of salt... I'd much rather get opinions from you guys.

My concerns are:
(The pom pom crab is: Lybia tesselata)
- Do the usual 6+ mth anemone rule apply?
- How hardy are the anemones?
- I've read that the anemones don't always make the delivery trip. Is this true?
- Will the crab pick on zoos for its pom poms? And if so, do the zoos just stay shut and miserable like the ones grabbed by the decorator crab?
- Could those anemones hurt things?

(the coral crab: Lybia tesselata)
- Those claws look mighty sharp! Small fish/shrimp beware?

Any stories/experiences most welcome!
Thanks

(Sorry for the repost. I tried this in the Newbie section but didn't get any responses)

[Paliya]

Originally posted by Aaarrrggg

(the coral crab: Lybia tesselata)
- Those claws look mighty sharp! Small fish/shrimp beware?

Any stories/experiences most welcome!
Thanks

(Sorry for the repost. I tried this in the Newbie section but didn't get any responses)

Re-post the latin name of the coral crab. I think you put the pom-pom latin name there on accident. Look here for info about boxer crabs: Official Pom Pom Crab Thread [nano-reef.com]

Hope this helps,
-Paliya

[Aaarrrggg]

Ah yes my bad!

Pom Pom Crab = Lybia tesselata

Red Coral Crab = Trapezia lutea

(according to the site that sells them)

Oooo an official pom pom crab thread!? Awesome thanks!!