Whats up with my pom pom crab?

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by gabbyr189, Feb 9, 2011.

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  1. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Here he was then...
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    Here he is now..
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    Just noticed it now. He wasn't that way a few days ago.
     
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  3. bbrian189

    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    yea what's that orange thing on his belly?
     
  4. gabbyr189

    gabbyr189 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I am thinking HE may be a SHE
     
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    Looks like "he" is carrying eggs.
     
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    bbrian189 Skunk Shrimp

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    gabs it looks like we are gonna have a bunch of babies.. anyone know how to take care of pom pom crab babies??
     
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  9. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Eh, they're probably not fertilized. Honestly, they'll become excellent fish/coral food once the crab releases them.

    Cleaner shrimp do this same thing in captivity.