sponge crabs

[spkdtch]

where can i find some sponge crabs? i dont want decorator crabs like they sell here eventhough they call them sponge crabs as well, i want the kind what will take a rock or a colony of polyps or sponge and carry it on their back like a hermit

all i can seem to find is decorator crabs and they look way different

 

[sueandherzoo]

Great timing on your post - I was just coming here to post a video of my crab to see if anyone knew what it was. I figured it was either a sponge crab or a decorator crab - the LFS wasnt sure which to call it, but I think this guy is what you're looking for. Unfortunately I haven't seen one there since the day I bought this guy a few months ago but I'll ask them where they got it and let you know if it's someplace you can order from.
Sue
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b5...t=0f97437a.pbr

 

[spkdtch]

hey sue, ya thats a sponge crab, just no sponge or coral on it ATM, and i found a place that sells them, found a site
how much did you pay for yours? i found them for $10.99

 

[sueandherzoo]

I'm pretty sure he was $9.99 which was why I was willing to take a gamble on him - I had no idea what to expect from him. Now that I know, I'd pay a lot more for one if I had to - I love him! Good luck with yours. Do you know if they regenerate missing legs? I would love him to be able to get around better someday.
Sue

 

[joe____17]

How big is it?

 

[spkdtch]

ya you could see it was having a bit of trouble with missing legs, and yes they will grow back, my anemone crab just molted and grew back 3 legs and a claw that were missing when i bought it, little smaller than the others, but after another molt, you wont be able to tell

 

[sueandherzoo]

Originally Posted by joe____17
http:///forum/post/3021997
How big is it?
His body itself is probably 1-3/4" to 2" inches but if you add in his big front claws he looks bigger than that. I have no idea how big they get -- there's not a lot of information available about them.
Sue