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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.

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Enjoying the sunlight.

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

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

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Found the good spot.

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

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

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Just out for a walk.

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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

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

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Hanging out in the Xenia

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Hanging out in the Xenia

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

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A Porcelain Crab trying to invade its territory.

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

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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I need to get one.

kekeke.. same.

Let me know if you spot one....

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

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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Thanks for sharing.

Very nice, not easy to get them thriving. ;)

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

Why do we use "My 2 cents worth" when 1 cents are not legal tender in Singapore anymore? Shouldn't it be 5 cents worth?

"Its easier to blame the 'mantis' or crabs in the tank for missing & dead livestocks.."

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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.

Always something more important than fish.

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

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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

How much they cost n max size they can grow?

Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean!

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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

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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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?

Some1 doesn't 1 2 do anything find an excuse,some1 1 2 do something find a mean!

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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.

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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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.

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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

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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.

FOWLR Tank : Decom

Invert Tank: Decom

Current Tank: 2 ft with 2ft sump, 2 pyjama Cardinals, 1 Watchman Goby, 8 sand gobies, common saltwater shrimps, 3 turbo snails. 1 super green paly

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