WTB Acropora Crabs

[DyM]

If anyone has an abundance of them, I'm looking for 3-4 that can live in my SPS. Technical name is Trapezia Pocillopora - Pm me the price and color if you have any. Thanks.

 

[WatercolorsGuy]

Re: WTB Acropora Crabs

I will see if I can catch a couple of mine....not sure how easy that will be, lol

 

[Guest]

what exactly do they do? Ive seen them before on some acros. If theyre beneficial to the corals, Id want a couple as well.

 

[scchase]

Wish I could find someplace that regulary has them I want around 10

 

[JuanGutz]

what exactly do they do? Ive seen them before on some acros. If theyre beneficial to the corals, Id want a couple as well.

I've read they are very beneficial!! I would love some as well maybe time for a group buy or something? I've seen the purple with dot ones and they are beautiful!!!

 

[WatercolorsGuy]

Re: WTB Acropora Crabs

Mine look close to this...I have 5 or 6...
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Less of a black mask and more of a tan shading on the front half and face.

Mine is a Tetralia sp. (the one in the photo is Tetralia nigrolineata).

Crabs of the genus Trapezia live in association with pocilloporid corals; Tetralia in Acropora.

 

[DyM]

Soo cool. Live aquaria is always out of them, and I want a few but would get killed on shipping. Group buy or if one of the sponsors could do a large order, that would be great. Seems like there is enough interest.


http://aquariumadventures.blogspot.com/2009/03/commensal-acropora-crabs.html

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+501+2914&pcatid=2914

 

[DyM]

More info.

http://www.bluezooaquatics.com/productdetail.asp?cid=80&pid=1121&did=2

http://www.fishchannel.com/saltwater-aquariums/reefkeeping/guard-crabs.aspx

http://www.livingreefs.com/acropora-crab-t31512.html


http://www.melevsreef.com/id/acro_crab.html

 

[Walter White]

If anyone want to do a group by on them im definitely IN!

 

[Guest]

id be game, I know Swanny wants some too

 

[reef dummy]

WTB Acropora Crabs

Yep count me in too.

 

[JuanGutz]

Im down as well a sponsor needs to step up haha.

 

[reef dummy]

WTB Acropora Crabs

Ive been looking online, not exactly the easiest things to find.

 

[DyM]

For sure, I sent an email to fosters and smith and they haven't answered yet. I asked if the can supply 50 and when.

 

[WatercolorsGuy]

Re: WTB Acropora Crabs

Mine are proving to be very difficult to catch. No luck yet.

 

[Walter White]

For sure, I sent an email to fosters and smith and they haven't answered yet. I asked if the can supply 50 and when.

Sweet thanks for doing that.

 

[Bajamike]

Re: WTB Acropora Crabs

I would be in too

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[reef dummy]

WTB Acropora Crabs

I looked into reefcleaners they dont have them either.

 

[CRW Reef]

Re: WTB Acropora Crabs

I just spoke to one of our sponsors that I thought for sure could get some and was told they can't get them with out making an acro order. Further more as has been suggested, they are not easy to catch and apparently do not last long with out hosting acros. I'll continue to keep my eyes and ears open for a good source though.

 

[DyM]

I received a Loooong reply from Fosters and Smith. Short answer is they're not in stock or available.... and to check back often.