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Old April 6th, 2008, 08:50 AM
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decorator crab

Has anyone had one of these? I just got one its about 3 inches wide. I just read it may not be friendly to my longspine urchin. anyone with experience? Ya I know I didnt do enough research

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Re: decorator crab

Never had one myself, but I know that they are not considered reef safe because they are opportunistic hunters (they may eat your cleaner crew and other inverts). They will also pick apart your corals to "decorate" itself.
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