Red Mithrax Crab

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Hello all:

I have three red Mithrax crabs in my tank that were little, peaceful guys when I bought them. They have since grown considerably with the biggest being about 1.5" across with big claws that mean business. He took a liking to my green toadstool leather and promptly chewed it down to the rock. I have to make a daily sacrifice to the crab gods and hand feed him a chunk of reef frenzy to keep him full and away from the corals. Should I banish him to the sump or try to rehome him. Although I didn't catch him red handed, I believe he caught one of my purple firefish and had him for dinner as he hangs upside down on a shelf and hunts from ambush. Anyone else have a sea monster like this in their tank? How do you deal with him?

That's the big goon with a chunk of reef frenzy behind the clown photobomber. The hermits and shrimp are trying to mug him for the reef frenzy.
 

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HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 16 32.7%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 12.2%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 7 14.3%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 11 22.4%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 18.4%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 8 16.3%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 4.1%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 8.2%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.0%
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