2 Emerald Crabs

Russian123 · 06/18/2015, 12:04 AM

After moving to Fort Smith, Arkansas, I've been getting my 10 gallon tank back together. After visiting my local pet store, I had 2 Emerald Crab hitchhikers on my rock. Normally I wouldn't buy two for my tank intentionally, however, Is it really an issue having 2 crabs if I just add more food.

BillNye · 06/18/2015, 01:46 AM

After reading your post, I would say no.

juniorrocketdad · 06/18/2015, 07:51 AM

Two won't be a problem if u don't mind the risk of having emeralds

scootshoot · 06/18/2015, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Russian123

After moving to Fort Smith, Arkansas, I've been getting my 10 gallon tank back together. After visiting my local pet store, I had 2 Emerald Crab hitchhikers on my rock. Normally I wouldn't buy two for my tank intentionally, however, Is it really an issue having 2 crabs if I just add more food.

I have 6 emerald's in a 30 gallon, they fascinating little guys. They'll grab whatever stuff drops to the bottom. If you worried they not getting enough food but don't want to overfeed, just grab some frozen food or krill and target feed them using a feeder tong or pipette.

Also add some gravel and liverock, mine have made a burrow underneath a live rock

chicagoreefer20 · 06/18/2015, 05:51 PM

Wow. 6! Did not know one could have so many in a 30g. How long have you had them? Did you start with 6? All introduced at same time?

06/18/2015, 12:04 AM	#1
Russian123 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas Posts: 299	2 Emerald Crabs After moving to Fort Smith, Arkansas, I've been getting my 10 gallon tank back together. After visiting my local pet store, I had 2 Emerald Crab hitchhikers on my rock. Normally I wouldn't buy two for my tank intentionally, however, Is it really an issue having 2 crabs if I just add more food. __________________ POUR DOWN SENTA!!

06/18/2015, 01:46 AM	#2
BillNye Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Socal Posts: 226	After reading your post, I would say no. __________________ Trust me - I'm a scientist. Current Tank Info: 125G Last edited by BillNye; 06/18/2015 at 02:08 AM.

06/18/2015, 07:51 AM	#3
juniorrocketdad Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 733	Two won't be a problem if u don't mind the risk of having emeralds

06/18/2015, 05:51 PM	#5
chicagoreefer20 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 199	Wow. 6! Did not know one could have so many in a 30g. How long have you had them? Did you start with 6? All introduced at same time?