johnmaloney Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Thanks animalmaster for reminding me... I have a rough box crab (Calappa gallus) right now that is smaller than a penny, but will eventually grow to about 3 inches. They are a smaller species of box crab, a mottled white color. Eats smaller shelled animals in the wild, (dwarf ceriths for example ), but will do just fine on small pieces of krill. Needs Express Mail or the new UPS shipping we have for Florida. Other than that I can add it to any order you have from here until he finds a new home. Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Can you keep them in a refugium? Also, will it harm my snails, hermits, Sexy Shrimp, corals, Hi Fin Goby, pistol shrimps? I need to keep it in my 12G while the fuge is being setup. Thanks! Link to comment
johnmaloney Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 they are pretty mean, so these crabs in general would maul all those critters when they reach 3 inches. However, at the size this particular guywouldn't be much trouble for the moment. Trick is...would you be able to catch him? These guys are not slow like their larger cousins. Link to comment
johnmaloney Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 this is pretty close to size and appearance etc...but it isnt my photo: http://www.starfish.ch/Fotos/crustaceans-G...ppa-gallus2.jpg Link to comment
jestersix Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Pretty cool looking crab - but I think I'll just stick with my snails! Link to comment
Sword Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I don't think he would get along with my stone crab I'd love to have the cute little guy though. Link to comment
johnmaloney Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 probably not, stone crabs at any size are pretty mean. they eat crab too, which is odd.... Pretty cool looking crab - but I think I'll just stick with my snails! true enough, will probably graduate to fl ceriths at full size Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I would be able to catch it. Am transfering everything to the 125G. I don't know if I want to take the risk of harming my current stock Link to comment
johnmaloney Posted February 2, 2010 Author Share Posted February 2, 2010 it is something to think about for sure...you think about it while I find him again....he is hiding in a sand bed at the moment and I dont want to stir it... Link to comment
animalmaster6 Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 it is something to think about for sure...you think about it while I find him again....he is hiding in a sand bed at the moment and I dont want to stir it... Do you have anymore info on him? Link to comment
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