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Old 02-01-2007, 12:04 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Anyone know anything about fiddler crabs?
i got one and have been researching about these little guys and it seams they need "brackish" water, so does anyone know anything about this?

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Old 02-01-2007, 05:48 PM   #2 (permalink)
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this link might be helpful Keeping Fiddler Crabs as Pets
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I have one (not brackish) and I've only seen it once since it has been introduced and that was when we took the rocks out of the tank.


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I had some in freshwater tank for a VERY brief period of time. The li'l bastards kept trying to climb up the filter and out of the tank...


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mine did the same thing...


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I believe that they need a diverse biotope. By this meaning they need sand, an area of dry land/area and a water area. They don't remain in water for their entire life I don't believe!


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