Staghorn Crabs + Beyond

[jawfishjunky]

hi,

My beloved staghorn crab was eaten by one of the larger hermits. It is my understanding that the staghorn shell is actually a living coral. Can this shell continue to survive and grow without the crab? what would be the proper care for it?

thanks..............

 

[roka64]

Fomr my understanding, it is an actual coral, but that's all I can offer.

 

[Ziggy953]

The coral on the shell will be fine without the crab. I would make sure it ended up in a spot that will get some decent light. The stag is an SPS coral and needs lighting to survive.