Emerald crabs. Are they xenia safe? - Frag Outpost Forums - Coral Propagation and Reef Aquarium Forums

EvilTwin · 03-09-2006, 07:50 AM

Last night I saw my emerald mithrix crab crouched underneath my xenia. I didn't see it actually pulling off stalks but I was concerned. This morning when I got up I saw it moved around to another part of the xenia. Do these guys like to eat xenia?

FragOutpost · 03-09-2006, 11:11 AM

Not sure about that one. Is there enough of a food source in the tank for it? Is it just hungry possibly and taking advantage of any opportunity?

Peterock · 03-09-2006, 07:08 PM

They will not harm the xenia's they are eatting any food or alage that is underneath it. I have 1 in my 90 and he is all over the place...

FragOutpost · 03-09-2006, 07:10 PM

Good point. That is most likey the scenerio.

FragOutpost · 03-09-2006, 07:10 PM

I've seen hairy crabs chow down on xenia before.