Chromis Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 I got two of these in my live rock and they are always filter feeding and never seem to bug anything. I finally got a good picture and thought I'd share... Link to comment
Djm9288 Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 really cool crab, I like it! Link to comment
Dave ESPI Posted February 2, 2003 Share Posted February 2, 2003 yeahhhhhhhhhhh.... X) ignorance is bliss I suppose. Keep tabs on it. they are known and PROVEN predators and will attack fish, corals, worms and snails. Link to comment
sjpresley Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I have had one of these guys (Petrolisthes sp.) for a long time and I haven't noticed them bothering anything. They are primarily filter feeders, but will scavenge and do have the potential to subdue small animals. However, I have a small 6-lined wrass that wedges himself in the rockwork at night that has never been bothered, a collection of small snails that (Euplica, Strompus, Nerita, Cerith, limpets) a decent bristle worm collection, amphipods all over the place...an all the while this little guy posts up next to a good current and filter feeds. He comes running out any time I feed the fish, and I make sure to throw some his way when I feed the tank at night. They should be peaceful additions...besides it isn't like you are ever going to catch them without tearing your reef down. Link to comment
Drysocket Posted February 3, 2003 Share Posted February 3, 2003 I had one for a few months, too. I never saw him bother anything. He would just filter feed all day. Then one day he just disappeared. .... I miss that little guy.... :*( Link to comment
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