Heathd;4292723; said:
60% of common lfs moray eels can live in a 125 or smaller.
90% can live in a 250 or smaller.
They are actually very easy to house, and require much less room than any fish.
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60% of common lfs moray eels can live in a 125 or smaller.
90% can live in a 250 or smaller.
They are actually very easy to house, and require much less room than any fish.
Pyramid_Party;4293011; said:
harlequin tusk
very peaceful community wrasse
may chew on corals though..
Thanks for all the encouragement, I will keep you guys updated. As of today I stopped by the shop and was incredibly curious about Staghorn hermit crabs. Any info boys? This is man made correct? Do the staghorns themselves grow? What happens when the crabs outgrow the staghorns? Reef safe?
I would love a video!
TheCanuck;4292563; said:
I would love a video!
Gr8KarmaSF;4293565; said:Thanks for all the encouragement, I will keep you guys updated. As of today I stopped by the shop and was incredibly curious about Staghorn hermit crabs. Any info boys? This is man made correct? Do the staghorns themselves grow? What happens when the crabs outgrow the staghorns? Reef safe?
I would love a video!
The Staghorn Hermit Crab, sometimes called the Antler Hermit, or Coralhouse Hermit Crab is an unusual crab that requires specialized care by the more advanced hobbyist, and is well suited for the biotope or DSB (deep sand bed) refugium. These hermits are found along the reef faces and coral rubble zones throughout the Indo-Pacific. They scavenge animal matter and algae.
The Staghorn Hermit Crab lives in a branching shell that is covered with hydroids and bryozoans. The crab itself is a hardy companion for the aquarium, but the shell that it resides in requires specialized care. This shell has multiple branches that resemble the branching SPS coral Acropora. Because of its shell, this crab may not be able to right itself if it were to fall on its back, and will be stung and damaged by corals and anemones in the reef aquarium.
Staghorn hermits are best kept in a biotope system with other filter feeding invertebrates, or in a refugium where the hydroids and bryozoans on its shell can be fed properly with types of live or prepared plankton foods. The biotope system or refugium is an ideal location due to the fact the shell must not come in contact with stinging corals and anemones. The crab itself will graze on algae, and if there is an insufficient supply to eat, supplement the diet with offerings of dried seaweed.
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=501962
Great link on some decent info from others... some bias but pretty good.
I am sure there are other members with personal first hand experience.
Ill have the videos tomorrow of both tanks!
I don't know why everyone says setup cost is so bad for reefs... I'm desiging a 1000gal that total including fully stocked with corals and fish is going to be under 8k... granted its going to be about 90% DIY and all the corals will be frags... but most of that stuff isnt overly complex to DIY.... tank DIY being the hardest.
Oh canuck have you heard the latest? I'm going to be putting 2 or 3 golden dwarf morays into my reef (yes willing to risk my inhabitants for those beauties).
Oh canuck have you heard the latest? I'm going to be putting 2 or 3 golden dwarf morays into my reef (yes willing to risk my inhabitants for those beauties).
