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Arrow Crabs, Stenorhynchus seticornis , are a native from Atlantic reefs bordering the Americas. This crab is usually the first on the scene when uneaten food becomes available. Meaty foods are a favorite of this crab. Arrow crabs are reported predators of bristleworms and can assist with the removal of these reef pests. Larger arrow crabs may become destructive in a reef aquarium however. They are known to prey on sessile invertebrates such as feather dusters. Small, slow fish can also be seen as...

Coral Banded Shrimp The Coral Banded Shrimp is probably the most widely distributed marine shrimp in the fish industry. It is also known as a "Banded Boxer Shrimp" due to the way the shrimp holds up its claws in the same manner as a boxer would. This shrimp will eat any food given to it, and is an excellent addition to a reef tank. However, the Coral Banded shrimp should only be kept singly as they are territorial towards others of its own species, as well as smaller shrimp of other species. As with...

Arrow Crabs are great for controlling problems with Bristle Worms and Fire Worms. They are reef safe and will not likely harm corals. As they grow (and these guys get really big after a while!) they may go after small fishes like neon gobies and similar sized.

Arrow Crab This crab's name is derived from the shape of its head and body. It has notably long legs and the males can be much larger than the females. Its long legs also gives it the appearance of a "Daddy Long Legs Spider". Despite its appearance, and due to its surprisingly quick speed, the Arrow Crab may also attack small slower moving fish in the aquarium. This species is known to feed on bristle worms as well as feather dusters. As all crabs are opportunistic feeders, ensure that the Arrow...

It is a hardy, long-lived invertebrate, that can be housed in the reef aquarium. This crab has been known to attack crustaceans such as Banded Coral Shrimp, and may even attack small slow moving fish. All crabs are opportunistic feeders and if insufficient food is present they may pick at mushrooms or polyps searching for food. Breeding Arrow Crabs in the aquarium is not generally successful. Larvae are free-swimming and hatch in about two weeks. It will accept almost all meaty, flake and tablet...

The Horseshoe Crab is very strange in appearance and can be unique captives for an aquarium. Very hardy , they can be a good choice for beginners. Horseshoe Crabs are bottom dwellers, and in the wild usually burrow in mud or sand flats in tidal areas or estuaries. The Horseshoe Crab is greenish brown to light tan in color. The dorsal part of the body is rounded, and it has a long spike for a tail. The Horseshoe Crab...

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Notes: The Arrow Crab uses its very long legs to walk over the reef and to climb over almost any obstacle. It will not bother corals, however the occasional large specimen may pick at small passive fishes. Some Arrow Crabs will eat troublesome bristle worms. Overall, a great reef inhabitant that can live for several years in the home aquarium.