emeral crab against coral-banded shrimp

**iglowce** · 09-09-2006, 01:35 AM

i had a coral-banded shrimp and it seems very mean. i need to get rid of bubble algae. do you guys think an emerald crab should be ok? i dun want any fighting?

and just to make sure, emerald crab is reef safe?

**Amphibious** · 09-09-2006, 08:54 AM

Coral Banded Shrimp can be a bit territorial toward some tankmates and have been none to kill fish at night. Usually it means they are not getting enough food by scavanging for it. An Emerald Crab would be fine in your tank but don't expect it to eat bubble algae. It's not on their menu.

V · 09-10-2006, 02:04 AM

Tonights TR Boxing match brought to u by igloo

in the left corner we have 'smokey bandit' aka Banded C Shrimp

and in the right corner we have 'oscar grouch' aka Emerald Crab

come one come all, place your bets!!!!

**Amphibious** · 09-10-2006, 07:50 AM

V, you are a hoot.

V · 09-10-2006, 09:01 AM

whats fun without stupidity i say!

**gwen_o_lyn** · 09-11-2006, 12:34 AM

ha ha!!

I have heard many people say emeralds will eat bubble algae and their tank was rid of it since having an emerald, however the emerald in my nano didnt eat it. Emeralds are reef safe, but do use caution. I had one bother and kill a feather duster. I think he was just trying to get the algae, but ended up upsetting it.

**Amphibious** · 09-11-2006, 08:21 AM

My Emerald is ignoring my bubble algae. I hand pick it about once a week to keep it under control.

**gwen_o_lyn** · 09-11-2006, 10:36 PM

Originally Posted by Amphibious

My Emerald is ignoring my bubble algae. I hand pick it about once a week to keep it under control.

If I lived in your tank and was fed 2-3 times a day, I might ignore it too!!

Your critters are eaten good!!

**Amphibious** · 09-12-2006, 07:04 AM

Originally Posted by gwen_o_lyn

If I lived in your tank and was fed 2-3 times a day, I might ignore it too!!

Your critters are eaten good!!

Oh, Gwen, this is good. If you would stop by our house, I'd see to it that you left with a full tummy and a few extra pounds of meat on your bones.

***Rob*** · 09-12-2006, 12:56 PM

now there is an inviting invitation..
is that open to the rest of us

a good home cooked meal is the best reward after a long days work..

**Amphibious** · 09-12-2006, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rob

now there is an inviting invitation..
is that open to the rest of us

a good home cooked meal is the best reward after a long days work..

But of course.

to FL's only reefing B&B.

**CarmieJo** · 09-12-2006, 10:59 PM

Now that is a twist!

V · 09-13-2006, 04:40 AM

haha! as long as u dont pick what u want from the tank for dinner

**Amphibious** · 09-13-2006, 08:25 AM

Don't you be messin around in my tank or I'll feed ya to the alligator out back in da pond.

**CarmieJo** · 09-13-2006, 07:37 PM

Is it really in your back yard?

**CarmieJo** · 09-13-2006, 07:38 PM

Really nice image too.

**Amphibious** · 09-13-2006, 09:47 PM

Originally Posted by CarmieJo

Is it really in your back yard?

Yes. Here's a couple of shots you might enjoy.

A great White Heron.

And the alligator out sunning himself.

Come on down, guys.

**CarmieJo** · 09-13-2006, 09:54 PM

Cool! And I guess the alligator doesn't eat the heron? Here everyone with goldfish/koi ponds complain of the blue herons eating their fish.

**Amphibious** · 09-13-2006, 10:56 PM

I haven't witnessed the alligator eating so, I can't say. The Heron is definitely gator bait. I haven't stocked the pond with anything but there are fish in it. The pond was dug out of a former water retention ditch. There must have been some minnows in the ditch. Also, the locals here tell me that birds, like the herons, will transport fish eggs on their feet and legs from other bodies of water.