more than 1 emerald crab?

doox00 · 06/06/2006, 05:43 PM

Can you have more than 1 emerald crab in a tank? its a 90g with 120ish pounds of live rock. I have 1 emerald crab in there now and would like to add another, is this ok?

thanks

CrystalAZ · 06/06/2006, 05:50 PM

Sure. I have about 8.

Crystal

shoddyk · 06/06/2006, 05:58 PM

Be carefull, my emeralds started getting big and going after my corals so now they are in the refugiums.

Pat_13 · 06/06/2006, 06:03 PM

I've got two in a 55G with no problems. They are normally both in the same area of the tank.

Paintbug · 06/06/2006, 07:55 PM

normally i say stick with 1 per 25g. if you have females, you can have even more. the females dont get as big as the males. just make sure to feed them about once a week. i feed mine algae strips. about a 1x2" sqaure 1-2 times a week. keeps them from hunting somethine new to try. they still keep the algae in the tank under control as well.

Paintbug · 06/06/2006, 07:56 PM

oppps

doox00 · 06/06/2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Paintbug
normally i say stick with 1 per 25g. if you have females, you can have even more. the females dont get as big as the males. just make sure to feed them about once a week. i feed mine algae strips. about a 1x2" sqaure 1-2 times a week. keeps them from hunting somethine new to try. they still keep the algae in the tank under control as well.

got a link to the algae strips you feed them?

thanks!

Amphiprion · 06/06/2006, 08:16 PM

I have had different experiences. IME, once they get larger, it is best to only have one unless your tank is substantially large. Even then, they will often kill each other.

06/06/2006, 05:43 PM	#1
doox00 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Michigan Posts: 928	more than 1 emerald crab? Can you have more than 1 emerald crab in a tank? its a 90g with 120ish pounds of live rock. I have 1 emerald crab in there now and would like to add another, is this ok? thanks

06/06/2006, 05:50 PM	#2
CrystalAZ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,130	Sure. I have about 8. Crystal __________________ SAVE THE BRISTLEWORMS! The BPA reminds you that "Bristleworms are our pals." Current Tank Info: Check out my gallery for lots of tank pics

06/06/2006, 06:03 PM	#4
Pat_13 Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 94	I've got two in a 55G with no problems. They are normally both in the same area of the tank. __________________ 90G RR AGA, 20G sump, 5G refuge, sand, 40 lbs live rock, ~40 lbs home made reef rock, T-5s, CSS 220 Current Tank Info: 90G & 29G

06/06/2006, 07:55 PM	#5
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	normally i say stick with 1 per 25g. if you have females, you can have even more. the females dont get as big as the males. just make sure to feed them about once a week. i feed mine algae strips. about a 1x2" sqaure 1-2 times a week. keeps them from hunting somethine new to try. they still keep the algae in the tank under control as well. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

06/06/2006, 07:56 PM	#6
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	oppps __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

06/06/2006, 05:58 PM	#3
shoddyk Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Yuma, Az Posts: 568	Be carefull, my emeralds started getting big and going after my corals so now they are in the refugiums.

06/06/2006, 08:16 PM	#8
Amphiprion Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 6,611	I have had different experiences. IME, once they get larger, it is best to only have one unless your tank is substantially large. Even then, they will often kill each other. __________________ You've done it now, haven't you? Current Tank Info: 40g breeder patch reef w/ seagrass; 2-250w XM 10K; Vortech MP40wES & MP10wES; BM Curve 7 skimmer; carbon & occasional GFO