Long Tentacle Anemone and Emerald Crab's

LawmanRob · 01/14/2010, 11:29 PM

Hello, This is my first post. I don't know much about the subjectand I am looking for some info...I've just recently aquired an anemone and two Emerald crabs, within the first night both crabs took to the anemone.My first question is, Will the crabs bother the anemone or will they be OK? Second question is, Do I need to place the anemone closer to the botom of the tank?

eho72 · 01/15/2010, 12:03 AM

My LTA prefers to have his foot in the sand. He moved a round and dug his way next to a side of a rock. My crabs come there to try and steal his food the first few days, but I don't see that happening anymore.

Shane Hoffman · 01/15/2010, 12:22 AM

Dont move you anemone. He will move him self. I have seen thewm find their permanant home in 2 hour and I have had one wander for almost 2 weeks.

terri_ann · 01/15/2010, 02:33 AM

The anem should be fine. If he is unhappy, he will move himself. Their foot is very fragile so that is why one shouldn't move it unless absolutely necessary. Enjoy and WELCOME to Reef Central ;-)!!

LawmanRob · 01/15/2010, 08:53 AM

Thank's for the info.

01/14/2010, 11:29 PM	#1
LawmanRob SPS Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 576	Long Tentacle Anemone and Emerald Crab's Hello, This is my first post. I don't know much about the subjectand I am looking for some info...I've just recently aquired an anemone and two Emerald crabs, within the first night both crabs took to the anemone.My first question is, Will the crabs bother the anemone or will they be OK? Second question is, Do I need to place the anemone closer to the botom of the tank?

01/15/2010, 12:22 AM	#3
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	Dont move you anemone. He will move him self. I have seen thewm find their permanant home in 2 hour and I have had one wander for almost 2 weeks. __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef

01/15/2010, 02:33 AM	#4
terri_ann Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Marshalltown, IA Posts: 841	The anem should be fine. If he is unhappy, he will move himself. Their foot is very fragile so that is why one shouldn't move it unless absolutely necessary. Enjoy and WELCOME to Reef Central ;-)!! __________________ Happy Reefing!! :) Current Tank Info: 180g mixed 40B Anemone 5' raceway frag tank

01/15/2010, 12:03 AM	#2
eho72 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 322	My LTA prefers to have his foot in the sand. He moved a round and dug his way next to a side of a rock. My crabs come there to try and steal his food the first few days, but I don't see that happening anymore.

01/15/2010, 08:53 AM	#5
LawmanRob SPS Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 576	Thank's for the info.