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	long armed prawn
joyousd Small Fry Posts: 1 Votes: 1 Registered: 28-Jun-2005	I was wondering if anyone has any information on Long armed prawns. I just purchased one for my tank, and was wanting more info about them.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Veneer Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 146 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Oct-2004	They are of the genus Macrobrachium; some species are capable of attaining total lengths (including chelipeds) of well over two feet, and may possess predatory tendencies. However, many species stay small and relatively inoffensive. Can you describe your specimen?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	And what country you are in too, as that will help narrow it down a little For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
joyousd Small Fry Posts: 1 Votes: 1 Registered: 28-Jun-2005	I live in the United States. My prawn is about 6 inches long.It does a very good job keeping my 50 gal tank clean.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Veneer Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 146 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Oct-2004	From where did you obtain it? What fish do you have with it? Can you provide an image?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


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