Emerald Crab Question

[btldreef]

Has anyone else had a problem with Emerald's eating their Coraline? We've had two do this now, wondering if our tank is just too clean for them.

 

[melypr1985]

I had one before.... but it didn't eat my coraline. It did scower the green algae off my liverock and make it almost look white. It did die eventually from starvation though, so I would put some nori or something in there for him to eat.

 

[meowzer]

I have about 10 in my 225, and 1 in the 29G...never eats anything but the bad algae

 

[melypr1985]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3138541
I have about 10 in my 225, and 1 in the 29G...never eats anything but the bad algae
So, you think if I add like 2 to my list of snails and such, that would be a good idea? I dont want them to starve if they wont eat the red slime algae. That's my BIGGEST problem right now.

 

[meowzer]

Originally Posted by melypr1985
http:///forum/post/3138545
So, you think if I add like 2 to my list of snails and such, that would be a good idea? I dont want them to starve if they wont eat the red slime algae. That's my BIGGEST problem right now.
they don;t eat red slime algae....but I think 1 would be ok in your tank

 

[melypr1985]

Originally Posted by meowzer
http:///forum/post/3138546
they don;t eat red slime algae....but I think 1 would be ok in your tank
DARN! I was sooo hoping that would help reduce it at leaste a little! ugh. I will probably get 1 though, just because they are awsome. Thanks meowzer! We newbs can always count on you!

 

[shainline]

We have a Bi-color blenny and she LOVES the red algae!! I actually put sheets of it in there for her.. cuz if I dont she eats all the stuff off the walls and such....