Pom Pom Crab - Hiding?

[shawnriv]

Hi Everyone,

 

I picked up a Pom Pom Crab with both of his anemones from my LFS on Thursday and have only seen him once in my tank. I have a 38G Nuvo so I imagine I shouldn't have a difficult time finding anything. Last night I did spot him in a hole, but have not seen him today.

 

Is there anything I should do?

 

Should I be worried?

 

Thanks!

 

[hey]

Hi Everyone,

 

I picked up a Pom Pom Crab with both of his anemones from my LFS on Thursday and have only seen him once in my tank. I have a 38G Nuvo so I imagine I shouldn't have a difficult time finding anything. Last night I did spot him in a hole, but have not seen him today.

 

Is there anything I should do?

 

Should I be worried?

 

Thanks!

I have an emerald crab I only see once every other week or so lol. You'd be surprised how easily crabs can hide in our tanks.

[shawnriv]

I have an emerald crab I only see once every other week or so lol. You'd be surprised how easily crabs can hide in our tanks.

True. I just had high hopes for this crab since people seem to love them. I know it's only been four full days, but I hope he becomes more sociable so I can actually see him.

[hey]

True. I just had high hopes for this crab since people seem to love them. I know it's only been four full days, but I hope he becomes more sociable so I can actually see him.

 

My crab has always been kinda stealthy, I have however had a royal gramma I didn't see for a month really then out of nowhere decided to join the crew which was nice.

[shawnriv]

My crab has always been kinda stealthy, I have however had a royal gramma I didn't see for a month really then out of nowhere decided to join the crew which was nice.

I have one of those too. The royal gramma luckily has always been out and about. I quarantined all my fish and found success with them being less shy once introduced to the DT.

[Tamberav]

Normal for a pom pom... mine have always been secretive. If I see him once a month, I feel lucky!

[GT350pwns]

I have two pom poms in my tank and usually only see them out and about during feeding time. Otherwise, they are pretty reclusive.

 

Caught a glimpse of them mating the other day, though!

[specore]

Hi Everyone,

 

I picked up a Pom Pom Crab with both of his anemones from my LFS on Thursday and have only seen him once in my tank. I have a 38G Nuvo so I imagine I shouldn't have a difficult time finding anything. Last night I did spot him in a hole, but have not seen him today.

 

Is there anything I should do?

 

Should I be worried?

 

Thanks!

 

Yeah, I would usually see mine every couple of months or so in my 28g.

[HIppieRose]

I have been reading up on these. My understanding is they are seen more if you spot feed and they are also seen more in smaller tanks. Plan to get a couple or three for my 15 gallon tank.

[ajmckay]

Sometimes they'll hang out in the same place, so if you can spot it's hiding place I think there's a good chance it will keep going there. If it does, then you can see it whenever you want, or move the rocks around so he has to choose a new spot.

[Jesader]

Mines the same way. I only see it during feeding time and usually emerges from the same area. There are times when a couple of days go by without seeing it. I also believe that spot feeding the pom pom while feeding the rest of the tank helps them to becomes less shy during feeding time.

 

 

 

 

[Fishstiks]

Mine hides too, but she stays in her same rock so I can usually find Her without too much trouble. It took a lot of patience and a steady hand, but mine now comes out and takes food from the forceps when I feed.