Horseshoe crab compatability?

[Drew Palagyi]

Hello all,
Just wanted to see if a horseshoe crab would be a good choice for a fish only tank of mine. I have a CUC and live rock and sand. Would love to add a horseshoe crab if they get along with my intended fish and inverts. I'm doing a peaceful tank with clowns, Golden head sleeper goby, sixline wrasse, and green or blue chromis. Good? Bad? Or Ugly? Thanks for your input
Drew

 

[silverado61]

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[Drew Palagyi]

Horseshoe crabs need an open tank. No rock and at least 100g's.

Thanks! I feel silly for asking these questions....can I add feather dusters at any time in my tank?

 

[silverado61]

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[Drew Palagyi]

As long as the tank is FULLY cycled? Sure. As long as you acclimate properly.

The only silly questions are the ones that aren't asked.

Thanks again!

 

[bang guy]

Just say no to the Horseshoe Crab. They will eat what they can catch and grow fairly fast. Once they exceed a foot in length they are very destructive.

 

[gemmy]

Horseshoe crabs get HUGE!!!!

 

[Drew Palagyi]

Ok...will never get one unless I convert my swimming pool into a saltwater tank!

 

[candaceswf]

This is an interesting read about horseshoe crabs, it's not about keeping them in aquariums, but still very interesting

http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/02/the-blood-harvest/284078/