mab538
11-28-2008, 11:51 PM
Hey,
So after having some zoanthids disappear I investigated, and found a crab molt...then 2 days later a gorilla crab. She (based on the shape of the bottom of the shell) is now still clinging to the rock, but placed in my refugium - only resident aside from amphipods and tiny white serpent starfish.
Now, I think she's really neat looking and can't just kill her for doing what's natural...eating and survivng. So, I want to research and care for it...just separately so no more coral disappearances or gasp MIA fish haha.
Now, the question, I can't seem to find any information beyond AH! Kill it! on the ole interweb. Anyone have any information? Know any books they're referenced in?
I'm assuming it's like any other crab as I've seen her eat Mysid shrimp already when I offered them. I'm more curious on how big they get and things of that nature. Thanks in advance!
So after having some zoanthids disappear I investigated, and found a crab molt...then 2 days later a gorilla crab. She (based on the shape of the bottom of the shell) is now still clinging to the rock, but placed in my refugium - only resident aside from amphipods and tiny white serpent starfish.
Now, I think she's really neat looking and can't just kill her for doing what's natural...eating and survivng. So, I want to research and care for it...just separately so no more coral disappearances or gasp MIA fish haha.
Now, the question, I can't seem to find any information beyond AH! Kill it! on the ole interweb. Anyone have any information? Know any books they're referenced in?
I'm assuming it's like any other crab as I've seen her eat Mysid shrimp already when I offered them. I'm more curious on how big they get and things of that nature. Thanks in advance!