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02-03-2004, 11:40 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chaska, MN
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OMG I'm freaking out
Some may remember my mysterious trouble with snails...
Well, tonight Sue gave me 3 nice turbos. I acclimated them slowly and put them in the tank. Happened to be watching Futurama when the lights in the tank went out (I'm normally up in bed by this time). Wandered over a few minutes later to check out the new snails and....
The biggest frickin crab I have ever seen was sneaking up on them.
It's red and very scary. The body is at least a silver dollar size. I shined a flashlight on him and he ran away.
Mystery solved. I have been providing a very expensive lunch for this guy. This tank has been running for 2 years and I've never seen him before tonight. I about had a heart attack.
Put the snails in the sump and looking for a DIY crab trap plan. I know what to use for bait  Suggestions are welcome...
Robin
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02-03-2004, 11:44 PM
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Semi-retar...eh...retired
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Mpls, MN
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A harpoon perhaps?
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02-03-2004, 11:48 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chaska, MN
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C'mon over, Graham! And I thought that bacterial infection was the only thing I had to fear in my tank!!
My pulse rate is still about 180.
Robin
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02-04-2004, 12:26 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Elk River, MN
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Oh gawd Robin, that sounds like one big mean crab. Isn't it wierd he's been in there for all this time and you just spotted him? Creeepy!!! I hope you get some viable plans to get this big guy trapped!
Good luck,
Sue
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02-04-2004, 12:33 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Austin, TX
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sell/give away it as a clean up critter - I know who will snatch that up 
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02-04-2004, 12:35 AM
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Don Alguien
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: SW Metro
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You could relegate that little monster to your sump if you find a way to catch him. I think that he'd be cool to watch. Escargot anyone?
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02-04-2004, 01:04 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: St. Cloud, MN
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I used a mousetrap once to get rid of an acropora crab.
Joe
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02-04-2004, 01:04 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Buffalo, MN
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most of those crabs I've seen have been no bigger than an inch...you've been feeding him way too good Robin...hehe. I'll take it if no one else speaks for it. I've been planning on using a 20l for a mantis tank, but can't find a mantis shrimp around, so there's a good house waiting for him....
Last edited by manderson0805; 02-04-2004 at 01:35 AM.
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02-04-2004, 01:06 AM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: St. Cloud, MN
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I glued some glass to the bottom so it would sink, and baited it with a prawn and a rubberband meant for orthodontic braces.
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02-04-2004, 01:23 AM
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240 gallon reef since '92
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Red Wing, MN
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I have been told that if you put a tall glass standing upright, with bait in it, and set it so the upper rim is touching the rocks, that crabs will crawl in, but cannot crawl up the smooth sides to get out of the glass. a jar would also work. it is simple, and should work.
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02-04-2004, 01:37 AM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Minnesota
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I am almost always interested in crabs an other misc inverts for the lab tanks. I have multiple compartments where it could live and not hurt anything. I'd love to have it if you can catch it.
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02-04-2004, 07:24 AM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chaska, MN
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Thanks for the idea of the glass. Will try it. Will give the crab to manderson, since he asked first (assuming I catch it). I have no desire to have this thing in my sump, I'm too upset with it right now. haha.
THANKS
Robin
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02-04-2004, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: St. Paul, MN
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ditto what happy said... get a glass stand it upright at the edge (cliff) of a rock so the crab has no issue getting in... to lure him try a piece of krill or something weighted down by something... it seems to do it after lights out is ideal. Good Luck!
Mike-
I once saw a mantis shrimp for sale at Premier Pets... you may want to give them a call.
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02-04-2004, 10:31 AM
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Shark
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Minnesota
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Yes, I did not read manderson's post completely before I replied.
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02-04-2004, 11:13 AM
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TCMAS Member
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Elk River, MN
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Wow, I see the beginnings of a saga here, "Robin and Steve versus the Red Terror Crab". 
This could be very interesting to follow! Keep us posted and I hope you can catch this guy quickly.
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