Fusi shell question

[crabby33]

Is it possible my crab Timon was forced into the Fusi shell I bought him in at PetSmart three and a half years ago? Fusi shells come from the Western Atlantic and Timon is a purple pincher. He was very tiny when I bought him and thank goodness he's now in a turbo. But it has given me pause for thought and made me wonder if he had been forced into that shell. Since those shells are not native to our shores.

[LadyJinglyJones]

While I'm pretty deeply not a shell person, I believe there are fusi species well south in the western atlantic, in the Gulf of Mexico & into the west indies (even south america), which is PP territory. Certainly Cittarium picas are more popular, but fusi would be a less desirable alternative.

Turbos, while preffered, aren't native shells for PPs. They like 'em, but these aren't the pants they're sporting in their native range.

Edit: and I think it's mostly painted shells that crabs are forced into - there's no real economic reason to waste time forcing crabs into unpainted shells. If the shell was painted, then yes, the crab was forced.... if not, then no.

[crabby33]

Thanks LJJ. I've actually seen Timon looking at the picas I have. Also, I did receive a bag of shells for Christmas but the turbos that were in the mix were either broken or too small. It also had a bunch of Trochus shells but I'm not offering those. They're under the avoid list in the shell guide.

[LadyJinglyJones]

NP!