? for scubadude, SPASSE, Reefland, NINONG, etc.

orion25 · 06-23-2001, 02:35 AM

Will the arrow crab in my tank harm the bristle worms, mama mia worms, and amphipods that I just got from IPSF?

Ryan

ravenmore · 06-23-2001, 02:39 AM

I'm none of the above, but I believe I've heard arrow crabs will eat various polychaetes worms for sure (bristleworms & moma mia worms).

-Mike

orion25 · 06-23-2001, 02:47 AM

You do not have to be one of the above to give me advice. I just used them b/c I know that they are all familar with DSB's. Please anyone with useful info reply.

Ryan

Mikeman · 06-23-2001, 04:34 AM

I had an arrow crab

I have not seen a worm, pod, or anything like that since

so in other word they are not safe

**scubadude** · 06-23-2001, 10:42 AM

Hi Orion

First off Mikeman, and Ravenmore are correct and IMO are just as qualified to answer this or any other question for all that matter

.....IMO Arrow crabs are VERY cool (I had one when I started out), however they will wreak havoc on any reef tanks I would think mine had a hiding place and it would bite off and hide button polyps and mushrooms

Yes they do eat bristleworms if you put them in a tank im sure they will dine on your new $100+ detrivore kit and then ask for more

**scubadude** · 06-23-2001, 10:45 AM

I forgot to add this:

I once was reading something on the Arrow Crab that their front claws are used like spears and they can spear small fish very easily for food too....they are just like any other crab IMO oppurtunist/scavengers....they dont care what it is they will eat it.....all tast like chicken to them

chromis · 06-23-2001, 10:56 AM

actually, it is the spear on the top of the head(has some special name) that it impales little fish like chromis, clowns, damsels

Of course my lfs says "they are useful in controlling bristleworms"

**SPasse** · 06-23-2001, 12:42 PM

orion25,

I agree with the above observations. Arrow crabs are opportunistic feeders and will dine on your detrivors.

They have also been known to eat yellow polyps and various mushrooms.

When they get big, they can go after fish also.

Regards,

Scott Passe

Mikeman · 06-23-2001, 06:09 PM

Don't get me wrong, I love them, but after he ate a cleaner shrimp and one peppermint shrimp plus countless little worms, he ahd to go, if only I had a 10g tank with nothing in it maybe I could.......

orion25 · 06-23-2001, 10:19 PM

Well the Arrow Crab is swimming in the Huntsville sewer system now. He was cool with a good personality. Too bad he has an appetite that is incompatiable with my reef.

Ryan

**scubadude** · 06-23-2001, 11:48 PM

I Personally wouldnt have flushed him! You could have taken him back to the fish store, probably even got credit for him too

orion25 · 06-24-2001, 01:57 AM

Taking him to my LFS would be about the same as flushing him

. I also have a coral banded shrimp. Will he eat the worms? If I need to remove him I will take him to a fish store that is not exactly "local." It is about 45 min from here. I like the owner but I do not get to go there often due to distance.

Thanks,
Ryan

Penguin · 06-25-2001, 02:20 PM

Hey SPASSE,

Quote:

Arrow craps are opportunistic feeders

Was that intentional?

**SPasse** · 06-25-2001, 03:37 PM

Penguin,

Must have been a Freudian slip.

My fingers seem to be disconnected from my brain lately.

Regards,

Scott Passe

06-23-2001, 02:35 AM	#1
orion25 Council Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Posts: 383	? for scubadude, SPASSE, Reefland, NINONG, etc. Will the arrow crab in my tank harm the bristle worms, mama mia worms, and amphipods that I just got from IPSF? Ryan __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

06-23-2001, 02:39 AM	#2
ravenmore Mayor Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: dallas, tx, USA Posts: 896	I'm none of the above, but I believe I've heard arrow crabs will eat various polychaetes worms for sure (bristleworms & moma mia worms). -Mike __________________ I didn't do it. Nobody saw me do it. You can't prove anything. Website My other hobby

06-23-2001, 02:47 AM	#3
orion25 Council Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Posts: 383	You do not have to be one of the above to give me advice. I just used them b/c I know that they are all familar with DSB's. Please anyone with useful info reply. Ryan __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

06-23-2001, 10:42 AM	#5
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	Hi Orion First off Mikeman, and Ravenmore are correct and IMO are just as qualified to answer this or any other question for all that matter .....IMO Arrow crabs are VERY cool (I had one when I started out), however they will wreak havoc on any reef tanks I would think mine had a hiding place and it would bite off and hide button polyps and mushrooms Yes they do eat bristleworms if you put them in a tank im sure they will dine on your new $100+ detrivore kit and then ask for more __________________ Rocky

06-23-2001, 10:45 AM	#6
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	I forgot to add this: I once was reading something on the Arrow Crab that their front claws are used like spears and they can spear small fish very easily for food too....they are just like any other crab IMO oppurtunist/scavengers....they dont care what it is they will eat it.....all tast like chicken to them __________________ Rocky

06-23-2001, 04:34 AM	#4
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	I had an arrow crab I have not seen a worm, pod, or anything like that since so in other word they are not safe

06-23-2001, 10:56 AM	#7
chromis Mayor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lynchburg, Virginia Posts: 518	actually, it is the spear on the top of the head(has some special name) that it impales little fish like chromis, clowns, damsels Of course my lfs says "they are useful in controlling bristleworms"

06-23-2001, 12:42 PM	#8
SPasse Moderator Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Forney Texas USA Posts: 2,305	orion25, I agree with the above observations. Arrow crabs are opportunistic feeders and will dine on your detrivors. They have also been known to eat yellow polyps and various mushrooms. When they get big, they can go after fish also. Regards, Scott Passe __________________ Founding Member – Rocky Mountain Reef Club You can see my former reeftank at http://www.sdpasse.com

06-23-2001, 06:09 PM	#9
Mikeman Governor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Watertown,SD,USA Posts: 1,502	Don't get me wrong, I love them, but after he ate a cleaner shrimp and one peppermint shrimp plus countless little worms, he ahd to go, if only I had a 10g tank with nothing in it maybe I could.......

06-23-2001, 10:19 PM	#10
orion25 Council Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Posts: 383	Well the Arrow Crab is swimming in the Huntsville sewer system now. He was cool with a good personality. Too bad he has an appetite that is incompatiable with my reef. Ryan __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

06-23-2001, 11:48 PM	#11
scubadude Moderator Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 5,315	I Personally wouldnt have flushed him! You could have taken him back to the fish store, probably even got credit for him too

06-24-2001, 01:57 AM	#12
orion25 Council Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Huntsville, AL, USA Posts: 383	Taking him to my LFS would be about the same as flushing him . I also have a coral banded shrimp. Will he eat the worms? If I need to remove him I will take him to a fish store that is not exactly "local." It is about 45 min from here. I like the owner but I do not get to go there often due to distance. Thanks, Ryan __________________ Don't sweat the petty things and don't pet the sweaty things.

06-25-2001, 03:37 PM	#14
SPasse Moderator Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Forney Texas USA Posts: 2,305	Penguin, Must have been a Freudian slip. My fingers seem to be disconnected from my brain lately. Regards, Scott Passe __________________ Founding Member – Rocky Mountain Reef Club You can see my former reeftank at http://www.sdpasse.com

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