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September 22nd, 2005, 04:44 AM
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Horseshoe crab
Carcinoscorpio spp., Limulus polyphemus, Tachypleus spp. (Horseshoe crabs) About 24" long, Eastern Atlantic, Eastern Pacific. 100 gal aquarium or larger recommended, their preferred prey are animals living in a deep sand bed. Will scavenge most meaty aquaium foods. Not suited to most home aquariums. Tend to starve in most systems. They can strip a sand bed of noticeable life, after which they starve. They can easily becomed wedged in live rock formations. Normally not recommended. Try some oyster, squid, or clam for feeding.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 150 gal all glass megaflow Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 30 yrs Other Intrests: salt water fish and reef subjects Last edited by jhnrb; September 22nd, 2005 at 04:46 AM. Reason: add |
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