emeral crab and sally light foot crab compatability

[george1098]

Hi guys
I'd like to add a few crabs to my system to aid in clean up. I can't decide between emerald crabs and sally light foots so i though why not both? i know they are both considered peacefull species, but i thouhg i would ask just the same. am i safe to add both a SLF and emerald crab to mytank?

[Amphibious]

The quick answer is yes. The longer answer is yes, but anytime you put two "peaceful" crabs together something could go wrong. Let's say as a for instance - the dominant one of the two different species doesn't get enough to eat. He could prey upon the weaker one and consider it food. So, what does that mean and what would I do? If I wanted to get a SLF and an EC, I'd take the chance. Because chances are they will be fine.

[fat walrus]

i've had both together and had no problems.

[george1098]

guess thats all i needed to hear, thanks guys