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worley   Hobbyist Posts: 147 Kudos: 67 Votes: 31 Registered: 12-Jan-2004   |  Edited by worleyI just found this crab at the highest point in the tank holding itself upside down not far from one of the sump return outlets in the strong current. I picked it out straight away (as we've had problems with xanthid crabs) and put it in a cup. http://www.algaescrubber.net/img/crab.jpg Note the massive array of eggs!:http://www.algaescrubber.net/img/crab-eggs1.jpg Eggs close up =) http://www.algaescrubber.net/img/crab-eggs2.jpg She was spawning in the tank! Half the eggs have been released in the cup now and they're swimming towards the light. I know that even the best algae eaters can become fish predators, but what's the word on these? Thanks. Tom |
 Posted 12-Apr-2009 12:16 |        |
mattyboombatty      Moderator Tenellus Obsessor Posts: 2790 Kudos: 1507 Votes: 1301 Registered: 26-Mar-2004   | I'd keep it out of the tank. It doesn't look like any beneficial crab I've ever seen. Critical Fertilator: The Micromanager of Macronutrients |
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