Are clams safe with emerald crabs?

[Obi-dad]

I have seen other threads where clams are bothered or eaten by hairy crabs. Are clams safe with emerald crabs?

[reefinready]

BUMP
i would like to know myself:)

[dragon_slayer]

i have a Derasa in a 29 reef with 3 emerald crabs and have never had a problem at all.

kc

[imbuggin]

i have over 30 emeralds and they have never touched a clam. They also don't seem to like the buble algae they are supposed to eat, but thats an entire story by itself

[dragon_slayer]

mine dont touch the buble algae either, they do a great job at any hair algae that trys to grow. there is a constant battle between them and my baby sailfin that is in the tank with them for new growths of algae.

kc

[Travis]

I have 3 emeralds in my 75. They don't bother my clams. FWIW, they do eat some bubble algae, just not fast enough to keep it under control.

[acroporas]

I have 20 in my 75. They wont go near the clam. Not even to eat the algae growing on its shell. I wish they werent so afraid of it.

[clsund]

Do the emeralds bother any other corals? I have both hair and bubble algae and need something to keep them in check.

[acroporas]

They are my favorite herbavores. They may have eaten a few of my zoo's. Or they just died, I didnt see them eat it i just saw my 6 polips slowly dissapear. I have seen them rip food out of the mouth of a sick BTA.

[SeanT]

clsund,
Here is a good thread on Emerald Crabs. (http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=219291)

[clsund]

Thanks all.