TFMANIAC Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I recently added 4 Pom Pom crabs into my Hermit Heaven Tank. They had been in hiding for the good part of 2 weeks when 2 days ago, they were scrambling about at the break of dawn. I dashed to my camera and snapped some shots. Enjoy and spread the Invertebrate Love. Enjoying the sunlight. I guess it was feeling emotional and decided to bask in the morning sunlight. Did not realise how hairy they were. Check out its butt. errm I don't know why crabs like doing that. Found the good spot. Looking for a better spot to feed. Wave the anemones baby! Walking away from the Xenia.. too bright I guess. Just out for a walk. Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 Showing one another who's boss.. this was a joy to watch. Awesome behaviour. Showing one another who's boss.. this was a joy to watch. Awesome behaviour. Hanging out in the Xenia Hanging out in the Xenia One of them chose the shade of the Green Star Polyps as its home. A Porcelain Crab trying to invade its territory. I'll post more pictures when they make such an appearance again. Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 lol very cute..... Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member peacemaker Posted May 24, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 24, 2010 I need to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted May 24, 2010 Share Posted May 24, 2010 I need to get one. kekeke.. same. Let me know if you spot one.... Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted May 24, 2010 Author Share Posted May 24, 2010 don't stop at just one guys... at least 3 individuals!! Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gouldian Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Thanks for sharing. Very nice, not easy to get them thriving. Quote "Reefs, like forests, will only be protected in long term if they are appreciated" Dr. J.E.N. Veron Australian Institute of Marine Science -----------------------------------------------------------------------Member of:UEN: T08SS0098FPlease visit us here: http://www.facebook....uaristSocietySG Facebook Group: http://www.facebook....gid=34281892381 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member arcanehacker Posted May 26, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted May 26, 2010 Cute buggers.. but get one? Trust me. They hide most of the times.. Get 5.. hehe.. Quote Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth? "Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.." http://arcanehacker.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted May 26, 2010 Share Posted May 26, 2010 Quite hardy animals. You don't have to feed them directly, they will eat whatever scraps they can find. As with all other crustaceans, try to keep your nitrates below 10ppm. High nitrates are bad for crustaceans. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted June 3, 2010 Author Share Posted June 3, 2010 yup it's important to keep the nitrates in check or else many dead inverts will decorate your sandbed. Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 4, 2010 Wat they do? As in got wat advantages if keep them? How much they cost n max size they can grow? Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted June 4, 2010 Author Share Posted June 4, 2010 they are pretty much part of the clean up crew. they eat whatever bits they can find and don't get any bigger than a 50 cent coin. cost wise should not exceed $15 Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 4, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 4, 2010 they are pretty much part of the clean up crew. they eat whatever bits they can find and don't get any bigger than a 50 cent coin. cost wise should not exceed $15 Seems like not bad hor base on the way u describe... Current which LFS carry? Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 ah beng has it sometime, i aways grab watever pom pom he has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vurbul Posted June 4, 2010 Share Posted June 4, 2010 Do they eat snails? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 5, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2010 Ya... Will they disturb other LS? Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 They like to keep intruders away from their hideout by shooing them with their anemones. Other than that, they are not dangerous to any other inhabitants. You got to watch out as some fish would go at them for a meal. Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Ketchup Posted June 5, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 5, 2010 I love this... apparently when they shed their shells, they will drop their pompoms! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted June 5, 2010 Share Posted June 5, 2010 I love this... apparently when they shed their shells, they will drop their pompoms! When one of my pom pom shed, it was kill by coral b shrimp, had to watch out for tis guy.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted June 5, 2010 Author Share Posted June 5, 2010 yah you got to watch out when they shed their shells. they will place their anemones in a safe location and then shed. During this time, I've witnessed my Magenta Dottyback having a go at one. Lost one Pom Pom Crab this way. Ensure there are enough safe hiding placed for these guys. Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocker Posted June 6, 2010 Share Posted June 6, 2010 what pom pom crabs eat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DUCADOS Posted June 7, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted June 7, 2010 Now which LFS selling? Ah beng,iwarna n pinnacle dun have... Quote Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFMANIAC Posted June 8, 2010 Author Share Posted June 8, 2010 what pom pom crabs eat? they are pretty much part of the clean up crew. they eat whatever bits they can find and don't get any bigger than a 50 cent coin. Quote FOWLR Tank : Decom Invert Tank: Decom Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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