crabs vs snails

[baneq]

So i got a few crabs in my tank of assorted variety and every time I add snails i have to babysit the poor things to ensure they don't become lunch. Should i get rib of the crabs and keep just snails, or vice versa? If anyone has any compatibility tips, they may be helpful too.

Thanks

 

[vest0830]

I have a ton of snails, probably over 100 and about 5 crabs. I used to have WAY more crabs, but if I saw a crab chomping at a smail, he got thrown out. Litterly....opened up the door and out he went. I'm down to a few crabs that won't eat my snails. :lol:

Thats the beauty of living in Okinawa. You don't have to call a supplier for more crabs/snails. I figured out once how much it would have cost me to buy the exact (estimated count) CUC that I have...and just estimating, I would have spent around $700 in just snails (from liveaquaria.com)....and I gathered it myself here.... amazing.

But to anwser your question, I have few crabs, and a ton of snails. My snails do a good job at keeping my tank spotless. What crabs I do have, I think enjoy the fact they are the few in the tank and never go hungry...

 

[baneq]

thanks for the input, i guess ill hafta purge my crab population a bit. Another thing though, where are some good spots for snorkeling/ scavenging? i primarily stick to kadena steps area, or up by hansen, but any other suggestions would be great.

thanks

 

[vest0830]

anybody have contact with Jason? that guy knew all of the hot spots.

 

[jeffb3t]

Not sure what happened to him. Haven't heard from him for a long time now. Maybe mike knows.