Emerald Crab

[donalds1]

ok people how big are these critters suppose to get. I have one in my tank I just realized has grown to the size of a silver doller.

[dme330i]

That's big. I vaguely remember reading that 2" was full grown.

[Ms. K]

I've seen some big ones. There's a thread in the Mantis shrimp forum on Reef Central from a guy who has had some really huge ones. (Hope that doesn't offend anyone. I mean we all use as many discussion boards as possible to learn as much as we can.)

Alicia

[Lifestudent]

Alicia, I don't think any of us have a problem checking other boards. I beleive educating oneself in this hobby is critical, especially if the advice from your local sources are questionable.

[Mobius]

I have one in my tank that got big FAST!
I had lots of algae when I put him in, but now my algae is under control he seems to have hit a growth plateau. He has been in my tank about 7 months.
I have not had any issues with him disturbing any other tank mates.

Cheers
Mike

[donalds1]

So far it is just eating my algae but it did decide turtle grass tasted good .