New additions to my tank: The Pom Pom Crab

[TFMANIAC]

I recently added 4 Pom Pom crabs into my Hermit Heaven Tank. They had been in hiding for the good part of 2 weeks when 2 days ago, they were scrambling about at the break of dawn. I dashed to my camera and snapped some shots.

Enjoy and spread the Invertebrate Love.

Enjoying the sunlight.

I guess it was feeling emotional and decided to bask in the morning sunlight. Did not realise how hairy they were.

Check out its butt. errm I don't know why crabs like doing that.

Found the good spot.

Looking for a better spot to feed. Wave the anemones baby!

Walking away from the Xenia.. too bright I guess.

Just out for a walk.

[TFMANIAC]

Showing one another who's boss.. this was a joy to watch. Awesome behaviour.

Showing one another who's boss.. this was a joy to watch. Awesome behaviour.

Hanging out in the Xenia

Hanging out in the Xenia

One of them chose the shade of the Green Star Polyps as its home.

A Porcelain Crab trying to invade its territory.

I'll post more pictures when they make such an appearance again.

[jackywongto]

lol very cute.....

[peacemaker]

I need to get one.

[jackywongto]

I need to get one.

kekeke.. same.

Let me know if you spot one....

[TFMANIAC]

don't stop at just one guys... at least 3 individuals!!

[Gouldian]

Thanks for sharing.

Very nice, not easy to get them thriving.

[arcanehacker]

Cute buggers.. but get one? Trust me. They hide most of the times.. Get 5.. hehe..

[FuEl]

Quite hardy animals. You don't have to feed them directly, they will eat whatever scraps they can find. As with all other crustaceans, try to keep your nitrates below 10ppm. High nitrates are bad for crustaceans.

[TFMANIAC]

yup it's important to keep the nitrates in check or else many dead inverts will decorate your sandbed.

[DUCADOS]

Wat they do? As in got wat advantages if keep them?

How much they cost n max size they can grow?

[TFMANIAC]

they are pretty much part of the clean up crew. they eat whatever bits they can find and don't get any bigger than a 50 cent coin.

cost wise should not exceed $15

[DUCADOS]

they are pretty much part of the clean up crew. they eat whatever bits they can find and don't get any bigger than a 50 cent coin.

cost wise should not exceed $15

Seems like not bad hor base on the way u describe...

Current which LFS carry?

[ARMOURSHRIMP]

ah beng has it sometime, i aways grab watever pom pom he has.

[vurbul]

Do they eat snails?

[DUCADOS]

Ya... Will they disturb other LS?

[TFMANIAC]

They like to keep intruders away from their hideout by shooing them with their anemones. Other than that, they are not dangerous to any other inhabitants. You got to watch out as some fish would go at them for a meal.

[Ketchup]

I love this... apparently when they shed their shells, they will drop their pompoms!

[ARMOURSHRIMP]

I love this... apparently when they shed their shells, they will drop their pompoms!

When one of my pom pom shed, it was kill by coral b shrimp, had to watch out for tis guy..

[TFMANIAC]

yah you got to watch out when they shed their shells. they will place their anemones in a safe location and then shed. During this time, I've witnessed my Magenta Dottyback having a go at one. Lost one Pom Pom Crab this way. Ensure there are enough safe hiding placed for these guys.

[rocker]

what pom pom crabs eat?

[DUCADOS]

Now which LFS selling? Ah beng,iwarna n pinnacle dun have...

[TFMANIAC]

what pom pom crabs eat?

they are pretty much part of the clean up crew. they eat whatever bits they can find and don't get any bigger than a 50 cent coin.