Emerald Crab and Torch Problems

[derek_drennan]

So I was checking out branching Torch and noticed that my small Emerald crab was hanging out in between two of the arms. I have had this piece for about a year or so, and it has grown nicely. However, recently I notice that on different days , different arms were always closed up. I finally saw the cause! The stupid crab was pulling the tentacles down and chopping off the tips on each stock. I have had this crab for about 5 months, and it just started doing this. Anyone else had this problem with these crabs and these types of corals?

Thanks in advance,
Derek

 

[uptown112]

I noticed that mine would "hang out" around the base of my torch(and sometimes on the arms), but never harmed it.

 

[MIKE NY1]

It maybe just hungry, try to target fed it with some seaweed selects or other veggie matter and it should behave itself

Mike