W woleman77 Sep 3, 2005 #1 My wife bought me a horse shoe crab for my birthday. It is digging through the sand about 3/4" non stop. I have about a 4" deep sand bed. Is it OK for this guy to be digging into the sand bed like this all over my tank? Thanks,
My wife bought me a horse shoe crab for my birthday. It is digging through the sand about 3/4" non stop. I have about a 4" deep sand bed. Is it OK for this guy to be digging into the sand bed like this all over my tank? Thanks,
L larrycivic Premium Member Sep 3, 2005 #2 that is what they do...it should be fine he is just looking for food or shelter. he is also stirring the sand bed which is good IMO. but on a side note they do get big, and not well lived in home tanks. but happy b-day
that is what they do...it should be fine he is just looking for food or shelter. he is also stirring the sand bed which is good IMO. but on a side note they do get big, and not well lived in home tanks. but happy b-day
melev Club President Staff member Board of Directors Sponsor Sep 3, 2005 #3 I have to imagine it is doing a real number on your DSB. Not my choice personally, but it might be cool in a seahorse tank.
I have to imagine it is doing a real number on your DSB. Not my choice personally, but it might be cool in a seahorse tank.
