Dead Decorator Crab

Costa Randy

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The other day I put a peppermint shrimp in my tank to help with the aiptasia control. The next morning I found my decorator crab dead. It was not a molt, he had been eaten. The shrimp was the only new introduction. Could there be a connection or is this just a coincidence? I also have not seen the peppermint shrimp since his introduction, but I understand they are nocturnal and there are a lot of places to hide.
 
When a crab molts, it is vulnerable to predators.

Peppermints tend to hide during the day. You might have better luck spotting it after the lights are out.

Best of luck,

Roy
 
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