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Dresser Crabs

Discussion in 'United Kingdom' started by weirdimals, 2 Sep 2009.

  1. weirdimals

    weirdimals New Member

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    Hello there,
    Anyone out there know if there are any Dresser crabs to be seen in the UK?
    Cheers!
     
    weirdimals, 2 Sep 2009
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  2. Hawk

    Hawk Well-Known Member

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    I have found that many people keep decorator crabs (similar species) as pets, in their own aquariums. But i have found that zoos do not tend to keep them because, they are opportunistic carnivores which will sometimes eat other fish and animals in the tank. But I am not aware of any dresser crabs in the UK. (I'm guessing they have the same opportunistic habits)

    Hope this helps
     
    Hawk, 2 Sep 2009
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