Is my Crab going to be ok?

[NemoNano]

Hi Guys,

I picked up a Porcelain Crab today at my LFS and on the way home it lost one of its claws. Is he going to grow it back? Should I get rid of him before he dies?

Thanks,

Eric

 

[dragon79]

oh snaps, what a loss for the poor little guy. I know he can molt, so maybe with frequent molts it may grow back what he lost.

 

[mikeguerrero]

In the animal kingdom crabs can lose appendages, such as legs or claws and regrow them.

In the wild they fight for territory, food and sex; during which a lot of males lose appendages.

It will take several molts before you see that claw come back; the animal kingdom is really neat.

Mike G

 

[NemoNano]

Thanks for the info guys,

What is the best thing to feed this crab?

Thanks,

Eric

 

[skipm]

It is a filter feeder and feeds off of plantonic foods, I use a combination of zooplankton and phytoplankton in my tank and my porcelin crab seems to be doing fine.

 

[drty811]

i feed both of mine cyclo-eez....

 

[NemoNano]

Thanks for the information,

How much and how often does this little guy eat?

Thanks,

Eric.

 

[dragon79]

You can feed them once a day, it's fine. I use shrimp pellets to ensure a few drop his way so he can eat.

I feed mine once a day, sometimes I miss a day, but I see no harm. He's alive and kicking and molting regularily.

 

[NemoNano]

Hi Steven,

What kind of pellets do you use?

Thanks,

Eric

 

[dragon79]

Hi Steven,

What kind of pellets do you use?

Thanks,

Eric

Formula Two Marine Pellets

(green bottle)

 

[NemoNano]

RE:

Hi Guys,

Sad news he died I had a bit of a rock slide in my tank when I was adding some coral. I guess a rock kind of crushed him to death.

I guess I will have to think of a new creature for my 2.5G. I am not to sure what to get now. Maybe bigger crab or a shrimp one that is a bit faster.

Eric