Pom Pom Crab

[pepeinthenavy]

Snowsurfer Great Pics!!!!

 

[4n4sd4]

I agree... amazing pics!! I will now have to find one for my tank!

 

[pepeinthenavy]

Are they hardy, what is their temperament?

 

[KellyPug]

where do the anemones on their claws come from?

are they reef safe? hehe, never saw it until this thread and it's quite unique.

nice shots

 

[clippo]

here's a shot of a specimen carrying eggs.

 

[KurtsReef]

Cool crab, I had one a few years ago. Have not seen it in a long time...assumed dead.

 

[mollymonticello]

The anemones on yours look fantastic, I love the colors. Mine's anemones look all brown and droopy still.

I see mine all the time. My stupid gobies hate it and are always challenging it and getting punched in the face.

 

[gman19]

I have one in my 100g AGA...real cool character, but is rarely visible. In over a year, I have seen the critter about half a dozen times...but it is a thrill when I do get a glimpse, almost like having a new purchase show up for free....

 

[Canarygirl]

Very cute pictures!

I have always wanted one of these too. I'd love it if someone would send me a pm or post here where I can find one.

 

[edwing206]

You know The Fish Store on Roosevelt? They have them there most times I've been there.

 

[reefman13]

Great pics everyone

 

[Canarygirl]

You know The Fish Store on Roosevelt? They have them there most times I've been there.

Yeah! I'll give them a try. Thanks!

 

[Blueboxer]

Very nice

 

[wicked_NaCl_h2o]

This thread made me want to get a pom pom so here is mine..I can't get a good picture of mine.
I got this little pom pom at bluezooaquatics.com

 

[mollymonticello]

I saw my pom pom crab tonight!!! I've only actually seen him about 3 times before, so this is a big deal. Was able to snap a couple photos.

 

[Riverspirit]

I am getting one of these guys in soon, so I will post pics then.

As for hardiness and care, this is what I know. They are scavengers and use the anemones on their claws to sweep the bottom and pick up food. The anemones on their claws are taken off of anemones and as the anemones get bigger, the crab will take pieces off to keep the size of the anemone down. The crabs are fairly reef safe, they may brush against an coral with their claws or bop an fish or crab with them, but the anemones are so small they can't cause any real damage. They are also very shy, and in larger systems, most people almost never see them.

 

[dachsieholic]

Pom Pom Crab

Thanks for the pictures! I love these little guys! Yours is a beauty!

 

[dachsieholic]

Pom Pom Crab

Blue Zoo Aquatics is having 1/2 off invertebrates...Pom Poms included!
I'm ordering 2!

 

[mollymonticello]

Mine has eggs on its underside now. I guess it's a female. I should get a few more pom pom crabs.

She's grown a lot since I got her. I see her a little more often now, which is always a nice surprise. She's very healthy!

<img src="http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/549/pompomcrabwitheggsnf2.jpg">

 

[dragonette]

heres my baby. Ive had him about a year .. maybe a little more