sentencedme
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Saltwater Fleas???!!!
My 30 gallon starter is FOWLR w/ 8hermits, and a couple of emerald looking crabs (red and the other is hairy white with brown spots). After I purchased the new live rock (reputable dealer) another crab showed up wounded (missing an eye, a claw, and all of the legs except the rear 2); similar to emerald but in reddish color. He passed away yesterday!!!(god rest his soul)...and I noticed reddish flea size critters moving around his body I guess they were consuming the remains.... Should I be concerned about those pests or is it something from the live rock???? They tend to move relatively quickly for their size all around the tank glass....Please help....
My 30 gallon starter is FOWLR w/ 8hermits, and a couple of emerald looking crabs (red and the other is hairy white with brown spots). After I purchased the new live rock (reputable dealer) another crab showed up wounded (missing an eye, a claw, and all of the legs except the rear 2); similar to emerald but in reddish color. He passed away yesterday!!!(god rest his soul)...and I noticed reddish flea size critters moving around his body I guess they were consuming the remains.... Should I be concerned about those pests or is it something from the live rock???? They tend to move relatively quickly for their size all around the tank glass....Please help....
