Arrow Crab

[bayliner87]

I have read a lot of posts regarding these crabs. There seems to be a lot of opinions I am wondering if they are a risk to any soft corals or cleaner shrimp. I think they are very interesting and would like to add one. Another concern might be the size. The LFS has some small ones, but we have a 45 gallon tank and this may not be suitable. Thank you for the help.

 

[dan lang]

i love arrow crabs...i have never had a problem with one picking at any corals soft ar hard and i also have 2 cleaner shrimp and they never mess with eachother......u should buy a medium sized one or just a small one so it can grow into your tank......overall i have never had a problem so good luck and i say get one and u will be fine

 

[bayliner87]

Bump

 

[ajwaters]

I wouldn't put a CBS in there with him. Im my tank the CBS won. and my crab was in pieces all over the tank.

 

[nm reef]

I've never kept a arrow...but my impression is that they can be sort of like a bull in a china shop...knocking stuff over and just being plain old rude. Especially in a smaller display. I avoid them and currently keep a pair of cleaners with 5 peppermints. Soon I'd like to add a pair of blood reds....sexys would be kewl too.:thinking:

 

[bayliner87]

Thanks for the replies everybody. I appreciate it.