Fergy Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Saw some at a LFS, 10$ each seemed a little steep... But they sell electric blue crayfish there for 25$ too so I wasn't surprised. ANYWAYS Has anyone kept these 'aquatic' crabs? Are they truly fully aquatic? What's their temper like, do they hunt fish, or mainly scavenge? Obviously aggressive fish would go after them like they would shrimp as well I imagine. Lastly, has anyone seen them at a LFS consistently with a decent price? I'd like to maybe try a couple and see how they are... Any insight appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Here is a link to an auction site on the Canadian Aquarium connection Forum site... This lady has a deal to buy them 6 for 35$... she will ship them to you.... I know this lady and she is a top end breader and very expierience shipper / mention my name and she may give you even a better deal... http://www.canadianaquariumconnection.com/...?a=2&b=1326 Edited April 22, 2009 by corrosionjerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Thanks for the link, but she's selling red claw shrimp, I was more interested in the red claw crab. Like these. http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile101.html Thing is there's just a lot of conflicting information about them online. Just curious if anyone has any personal experience with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Really, no one? Darn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly McJillerson Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I had one once, long time ago. was a little escape aritist. he would try for fish but couldnt catch them unless they were injured. was fully aquatic. thats really all i can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I assume you had it for quite some time? That's the most conflicting piece of information I've found.. Many sources say that they are fully aquatic, while others argue they won't survive without access to land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrosionjerry Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Sorry about that Fergy... I should of read your post a little closer... big difference between red claw crab and red claw shrimp..... Have you tried the can reef forum? Or aqua bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jilly McJillerson Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 about 6 monthsish before he finally escaped and i didnt find him in time. it was my first tank. I was about 14... there was no access to land in the tank, but to get out he would climb the filter intake... sorry i cant be of more help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Last year I was thinking about getting some red claw crabs. From what I remember reading, they need a land area above the water line. This can be something as simple as a rock or driftwood poking out, or an actual land area. They also come from mangroves/ mud flats so they are brackish. The stores sell them as "freshwater" but they actually need salt(marine salt to make it brackish, not regular salt). Also , make sure you have NO holes in your lid as they will escape. Tape off any cracks or holes, even the filter outlet. They are escape artists and you dont' want them getting out. http://badmanstropicalfish.com/profiles/profile101.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted April 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hmm thanks for the info all. The "basking" area would have been no problem for me to set up, but I suppose I'll have to wait until I set up a brackish tank before I can try out one of these inverts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hmm thanks for the info all. The "basking" area would have been no problem for me to set up, but I suppose I'll have to wait until I set up a brackish tank before I can try out one of these inverts. If you don't want to do a brackish tank but still want an invert you can try crayfish or some shrimp(there are larger species). I've also kept crayfish, red claw shrimp, and many of the smaller species of shrimp(cherries, greens, crystal reds, amanos). They were all really cool with my favorite being the crayfish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fergy Posted April 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hmm thanks for the info all. The "basking" area would have been no problem for me to set up, but I suppose I'll have to wait until I set up a brackish tank before I can try out one of these inverts. If you don't want to do a brackish tank but still want an invert you can try crayfish or some shrimp(there are larger species). I've also kept crayfish, red claw shrimp, and many of the smaller species of shrimp(cherries, greens, crystal reds, amanos). They were all really cool with my favorite being the crayfish. Yeah I already have an electric blue crayfish, I've had it for over 6 months and really enjoy him (when he comes out of hiding, anyways), that's why I was interested in other inverts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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