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Originally Posted by rlcline76  RCBruce: I had to get rid of my crab. He did well until I got coral and then immediately started taking apart my polyp. This is after I target fed him.
jpmwjm: I was target feeding my crab with squid. He liked it and it gave me peace of mind thinking he might leave his tank mates alone. |
My experience showed me that sometimes species behavior depends upon the individual and it may be even be under the same H2O and environmental conditions. EG: Emerald crabs and the mssgs. on this thread seem to back out my assumption. The answer is yes they do and no they don't bother their tank mates. I have one for going on 8 mos who, if I were to use for an answer, would recommend emeralds to all - a perfect citizen. A few months ago I bought a slightly larger one (same store - exact same in any physical description that anyone could see) It Immediately tore apart the bottom of my feather duster. No huge problem, I covered the base with shells and rubble, moved the crab and he went to work on the algae and tidbits for 2 days THEN a couple of days later I saw that same little green, well fed, emerald ripping apart with great vigor, a beloved large, colorful, mushroom that I nourished from a wee nubbin. I adopted that 1 geeenie out, left the other one in. So I don't think there is a stock answer other than if you do get one, enjoy with caution and remember that just because one has an experience with any species, sometinmes individual specimens have deviations in behavior. We have much to learn through experience.
Just one reeflover's opinion.