Calico box crab
Calico box crab
I got this sweetheart the other day. I remember seeing these at the pet shops in the 80's and early 90's but then never again. Anybody have any interesting experiences with this species?
Re: Calico box crab
What a beauty!!!!
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I have seen them for sale through online specialty sites, and I have always been intrigued. I haven't had one yet though, so I hope you do share your experiences with us on the Forum.
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120G with 12 hermit crabs, varied ages/sizes, most quite large
2.0 guinea pigs that own my living room
1.0 crested gecko
0.2 leopard geckos
1.0 bearded dragon
0.1 lemur leaf frog
0.1 tiger legged monkey tree frog
10G planted tank with feeder guppies
2.0 guinea pigs that own my living room
1.0 crested gecko
0.2 leopard geckos
1.0 bearded dragon
0.1 lemur leaf frog
0.1 tiger legged monkey tree frog
10G planted tank with feeder guppies
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I bought a male and female. I started with a 38L, an air-powered sponge filter, and a specific gravity of 1.020. They are very docile and very strong. They like processed fish and thawed shrimp. I haven't tried baby clams (from a can) yet.
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I'd love photos of the setup, when you have the chance.
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120G with 12 hermit crabs, varied ages/sizes, most quite large
2.0 guinea pigs that own my living room
1.0 crested gecko
0.2 leopard geckos
1.0 bearded dragon
0.1 lemur leaf frog
0.1 tiger legged monkey tree frog
10G planted tank with feeder guppies
2.0 guinea pigs that own my living room
1.0 crested gecko
0.2 leopard geckos
1.0 bearded dragon
0.1 lemur leaf frog
0.1 tiger legged monkey tree frog
10G planted tank with feeder guppies
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My setup is rather utilitarian (as described) at this point. I know this species does not escape readily but the sponge filter prevents avenues for escape a side or skimmer filter would provide.jclee wrote:I'd love photos of the setup, when you have the chance.
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Good call.Orin wrote:My setup is rather utilitarian (as described) at this point. I know this species does not escape readily but the sponge filter prevents avenues for escape a side or skimmer filter would provide.jclee wrote:I'd love photos of the setup, when you have the chance.
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120G with 12 hermit crabs, varied ages/sizes, most quite large
2.0 guinea pigs that own my living room
1.0 crested gecko
0.2 leopard geckos
1.0 bearded dragon
0.1 lemur leaf frog
0.1 tiger legged monkey tree frog
10G planted tank with feeder guppies
2.0 guinea pigs that own my living room
1.0 crested gecko
0.2 leopard geckos
1.0 bearded dragon
0.1 lemur leaf frog
0.1 tiger legged monkey tree frog
10G planted tank with feeder guppies
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Wow..what a beautiful crab! I also would love to see the setup!
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Re: Calico box crab
Wow! I've never seen one before! Gorgeous!
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