Mithrax Crab

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  1. adam

    adam Montipora Digitata

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    I have a large brown/white mithrax crab. Are they in general reef safe? I just added a new Fairy Wrasse and I did'nt see him tonight and I am worried. I have a Mnadarin so I would think he would attack him since hes slow if thecrab wanted to. Any good ways to get him out or should I leave him alone?
    Adam
     
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  2. SAW39

    SAW39 Ritteri Anemone

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    Look at the claws. The Emerald Mithrax has claw tips that are like flat disks, to better pinch hair algae. They are reef safe. I haven't seen a brown/white mithrax, but the claws will give you an indication of what he eats.
     
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  3. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    some predators won't mess with the mandarin due to the toxic, stinky slime on their body. that's why most critters won't mess with them.
     
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  4. chinita

    chinita Astrea Snail

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    Fairy wrasse has a tendency of hiding when first introduced to a tank. Mine hide for about a week and haven't seen eating during that time. Now he is out, eating and looking healthy.
     
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