Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 yeah that small tank is just so Mr Crab can live on my gf's desk -- but for the $2 price tag, if I could find some way of getting water circulation in there it would make a great lil pico for like a hermit a snail and some small corals. As for the water level, I probably won't put any more in there -- it's a hermit -- he doesn't need a tall water column as long as the water is higher than the rocks so he can move around. Link to comment
J86 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 LOCK HIM UP!!! AND THROW AWAY THE KEY!! Link to comment
schaadrak Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 An air hose tucked into a ½"-¾" pipe, like an ungergravel filter, should be plenty of circulation for that little tank. Shouldn't cost more that $10 to set up, either. Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 quick update -- my red zombie eyes are doing much better -- most of them are opening up finally... Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 sweet! my porcelain crab is on his way! this should be yet again another good week of pictures! (blue zoas ship tomorrow) Link to comment
irishtexan Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Cool. Can't wait to see pics! texan p.s A porcelain should be a nice addition. Link to comment
Fishfreak218 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 for the crabs tank i think this is better then an air bubbler.. they cause to much evap and salt creep.. and A TON of flow in something that small... anyway here you go: http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/produc...ategory_id=3297 Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 yeah unfortunatly it also means I should start feeding my tank. for the crabs tank i think this is better then an air bubbler.. they cause to much evap and salt creep.. and A TON of flow in something that small... anyway here you go:http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/produc...ategory_id=3297 Hmm not very informative -- wonder how it works. Link to comment
irishtexan Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 yeah unfortunatly it also means I should start feeding my tank. Yeah but it will be worth it. Are they able to filter feed? texan Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 they are filter feeders - yes Link to comment
irishtexan Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 they are filter feeders - yes Thats cool. Can't to see what he looks like. I bet the black sand will really make him stand out. texan Link to comment
Fishfreak218 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 how about this combo: http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/produc...id1=2885;pcid2= http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/produc...id1=2885;pcid2= Link to comment
irishtexan Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 depends on how long this one is: http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/produc...id1=2885;pcid2= You might just be able to use the little pump. Also Argent I have a ? about the cylinder tank. How high is the black part at the bottom? Does the tank sit on top of it? Thanks! texan Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 yeah and if it's adjustable -- 47gph is a bit much for about a quart of water. The tank itself is about 4" in diameter and about 5" tall. The stand is probably 3-4" tall itself and is hollow. The tank sits in an indentation on the base keeping it stable. Here's a few pictures of porcelain anemone crabs (they apparently only get to be about 1" big or so) Link to comment
irishtexan Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 That crab looks really neat. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can adjust this pump all the way down to 13GPH. texan Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 that might be too big (I have a 606 at home I was going to use in my JBJ 12 nano) Link to comment
irishtexan Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Oh ok. I would try what melborne did with his .2 gallon tank. It is a basic airlift. You could do it through the top of it. Here's a link. Just an idea. Hope you figure something out. texan Link to comment
Argent Posted June 19, 2006 Author Share Posted June 19, 2006 yeah Mr Fosi pointed that out to me in my other post. http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/index.php?...ST&f=37&t=90242 If I decide to try that I'll start up a new thread for it's progress -- I'd really rather get a 5.5G AGA make a custom hood with the 2x24w nanocube upgrade lights I have and set that up at home. Link to comment
JeremyChase Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Say hello to Crabman!Ah!! pointed claws! What species is this? Link to comment
Argent Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 porcelain crab not to be confused with a porcelain anemone crab Link to comment
JeremyChase Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 porcelain crab not to be confused with a porcelain anemone crabI don't know man.. After I watched my Emerald crab tear a nassarius snaill apart, I'll never look at a crab the same way again. Link to comment
Argent Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 The Porcelain Crab is common throughout the tropical oceans of the world, and has a flat, round body with two large front claws. They are brown and orange in coloration with bright blue spots. These crabs have a pair of front arms called maxillipeds, which have ends that are feather-like in appearance. They use these appendages to filter the water for any passing food. They are peaceful and interesting invertebrates for the marine aquarium. Porcelain Crabs live together in pairs typically found within or under rocks in nature. The ideal aquarium will contain plenty of live rock for both hiding and feeding, and will not contain any fish or invertebrates that may bring harm to these peaceful invertebrates. They are reef safe, and will not harm other invertebrates or corals. The Porcelain Crab constantly filters the water for planktonic food, but will also scavenge for larger meaty portions. Offer the crab small bits of fish, shrimp or meaty food, as well as foods designed for filter feeders. Many people have these (and anemone ones) with no problems -- their small size means he should fit nicely as the centerpiece of my pico! I'll get more pics after he's done acclimating and in the tank. Link to comment
KMitch Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Kmitch demands more pics! FTS too! I e-live at work thru your tank! Link to comment
JeremyChase Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Kmitch demands more pics! FTS too! I e-live at work thru your tank! I do too! Link to comment
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