arrow crab

[woody]

Was just wondering if anybody has had a problem with an arrow crab eating little hermits (tiny little hermits). I got a clean up crew, one to help on the house keeping and two for looks, and I have noticed that the arrow crab has eaten and I have watched him eat the smaller hermits. Cool little creature, but do not like the fact that he is eating my hermits. I assume I have enough food for him to forage on. Is this common?

[afilter]

Yes, will go after small fish as well. I have avoided one for this reason.

[Hara]

They are known as opportunistic feeders...if the opportunity presents itself, they will take advantage of it.

[woody]

Huh, it was sent with the clean up crew. I thought that all would live in harmony sice it was sent all together.I thought that I had plenty for it to eat. I guess not now. Should I try to feed a little extra so he might get enough as not to eat the rest of my hermits?

[roka64]

Should I try to feed a little extra so he might get enough as not to eat the rest of my hermits?

As long as you don't overfeed, causing excess nutrience. Use a gel based food, it tends to sink to the bottom and the "column feeders" generally don't eat off the bottom.....

[afishyonados]

Just because it was a "package" does not mean the inverts all agreed to get along!

[woody]

Thanks all. I'll try and get some of the gel based food today and see if that helps. Thanks again.

[roka64]

If you were closer, I would give it to you. It's just taking up space in my freezer.

[woody]

Thanks for the offer Roka64, but I pulled him out tonight anyway. Saw him nipping at one of my sea cucumbers. Might see if one of the lfs will take it or I might just have to convince the wife to set up a second tank for him. Hummm. That's a good idea.