pom pom crab worth it?

squishifishi · 04/02/2013, 04:19 PM

I'd like a pom pom crab to put in my 2.5 pico. They are really cool looking, but I'm pretty hesitant to spend 18 dollars on a little crab...
Unlike other people, I'm likely to see him often because the tank is so small.
So, what do you think? is it worth the money?
And should I worry about agression between it and my emerald crab?
Thank you!!!

NanoJosh · 04/02/2013, 07:09 PM

Totally worth it I have one in a ten gallon and when I see him swaying back and forth it was worth the 15 bucs how often do you do WC in the 2.5 I do 2.5 % daily in. My tens and have no problems and great growth

Breadman03 · 04/02/2013, 07:18 PM

I have one in my 75 and see it every couple days. Actually, it is out right now. I would get one again.

DipG · 04/02/2013, 07:21 PM

I have 3 in my 36g and love them. One of them is almost 3 years old and was one of the first critter in my 6g pico. They will hang out in the open if they don't feel threatened. Mine come out during feeding time.

squishifishi · 04/02/2013, 08:27 PM

K!
so, have any of you guys had issues with agression towards other species or coral munching?
what do you feed yours? is mysis & algae wafers ok?

Whiterabbitrage · 04/02/2013, 08:36 PM

I'd like one too, but am hesitating because I've heard the " Pom-Poms" fall off and the crab will rip off pieces of corals to replace them. Someone on another forum said the crab decimated his tank by pulling out pieces of corals and anemones in an effort to replace his " Pom-Poms". Has anyone else heard this or had it happen?

E Rosewater · 04/02/2013, 08:39 PM

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squishifishi · 04/02/2013, 09:25 PM

yeah, it can happen. Try to find one with really healthy anemones to prevent it.(although a crab with some bright zoas on his hand would look Amazing!)
If they loose just one, they will just split the remaining one. I've also heard of people having one crab with huge anemones share with one whose got lost

jBugg · 04/04/2013, 01:43 PM

I'd like to have one, but I'm afraid he'll end up as a meal on my tank. I'd have to start a nano just for him.

Are they compatible with sexy shrimps?

psidriven · 04/04/2013, 01:45 PM

I have 2 pompoms with 5 sexy shrimps. Everyone is happy.

harleychic · 04/04/2013, 07:05 PM

I would get rid of the emerald crab first, just to be on the safe side. I had one get really big, it will outgrow your 2.5 gallon for sure. I put my pom pom in a fluval edge with stock lighting. My LFS gave me a small mushroom to see if my lights would support any coral. My pom has carried it around ever since!

squishifishi · 04/04/2013, 07:54 PM

If it gets too big, I'll give her away, but right now she's only about 2/3 of an inch big.

I'd love to see a pom pom with a mushroom...that would look so funny!

Moort82 · 04/09/2013, 02:41 PM

I have four of these in a little breeding group and they are both amazing and completely harmless. The tank is a nano so they are out and about most of the time. They are with sexy shrimps, anemone shrimps, porcelain crab, pair of blue boxer crabs, mandarin and bluestripe pipefish among others.
Although not all had their anemones when i got them, they haven't shared them or taken anything of any corals to replace them. I did see one with a small aiptasia in its claws once but if you can put up with their semi reclusive nature and have a small peaceful setup, they are great.

squishifishi · 04/09/2013, 09:46 PM

It's between them and sexy shrimp now..I'm torn!
I reeeealy want a pompm But i'm thinkin a pair of sexies might get along with the emerald crab better

Moort82 · 04/10/2013, 10:35 AM

Sexy's would be my choice if i had to go for either. Pom poms are uber cool but sexy's are much more sociable and entertaining becaues of it. You should also be fine with them and the emerald because even if the crab turned naughty, which is highly unlikely, they are super fast.

squishifishi · 04/11/2013, 10:14 PM

yea, they told me the emerald could kill a pom pom

NanoJosh · 04/25/2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jBugg

I'd like to have one, but I'm afraid he'll end up as a meal on my tank. I'd have to start a nano just for him.

Are they compatible with sexy shrimps?

Yes I have two sexies with one pompom in a ten gal for a couple months now and no probs those sexies and the swaying of the Pom Pom are hilarious to watch. Love em I'd buy more if they were cheaper. Happy reefing!!!

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ksfishguy · 05/01/2013, 01:47 AM

thought about getting one of these but wondered if I would ever see him I'm my 125

NanoJosh · 05/01/2013, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ksfishguy

thought about getting one of these but wondered if I would ever see him I'm my 125

Unless you have really sparse rock work probably not i rarely see mine in ten gallons

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pantherguy30 · 05/01/2013, 08:10 PM

I had a couple in a 50 gallon cube. My favorite thing to do at night was to play where's Waldo and find them, and the several sexy shrimp I had. Cheap entertainment IMO:-)

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malx · 07/19/2016, 02:06 PM

Old thread. Just put in my Pom Pom with a small female emerald. If I don't respond back that means they are getting along.

saltwaterwhatwh · 07/21/2016, 07:32 PM

Recently obtained a sweet lil' pom pom crab with two healthy anenomes...things are going great! Last night, she released a crap ton of eggs, it was quite amazing...we sat around with the lights off just watching the "babies" (noea???) get around with their one giant leg they have...it was quite lovely...we've only had this pom pom for about a month, but things seem to be going quite well...only see it at night, of course...but we have plenty of action with all the sexy shrimp we have shakin' it all day long!

Agostinone · 03/15/2017, 05:18 PM

Bring an old thread back to life.

On a whim I bought two and they are in my 30G nano. Pretty cool creatures.

I know their anemones have no real requirements though I wonder how they get enough light to stay happy. Just curious. Are they non photosynthetic or are the crabs clever enough to shove them out into the light to recharge them from time to time?

malx · 04/17/2017, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Agostinone

Bring an old thread back to life.

On a whim I bought two and they are in my 30G nano. Pretty cool creatures.

I know their anemones have no real requirements though I wonder how they get enough light to stay happy. Just curious. Are they non photosynthetic or are the crabs clever enough to shove them out into the light to recharge them from time to time?

I have a Pom Pom and it's nems are white which implies that it lacks zooxanthellae and bleached out. Keep in mind that the crab feeds them. Mine comes out during the day but never enough to be in the light.

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04/02/2013, 04:19 PM	#1
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	pom pom crab worth it? I'd like a pom pom crab to put in my 2.5 pico. They are really cool looking, but I'm pretty hesitant to spend 18 dollars on a little crab... Unlike other people, I'm likely to see him often because the tank is so small. So, what do you think? is it worth the money? And should I worry about agression between it and my emerald crab? Thank you!!! __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

04/02/2013, 07:21 PM	#4
DipG Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 60	I have 3 in my 36g and love them. One of them is almost 3 years old and was one of the first critter in my 6g pico. They will hang out in the open if they don't feel threatened. Mine come out during feeding time. __________________ ________ ELOS MIDI (36g) with Elos sump, PS200 Skimmer, Elos Aqua Strip LEDs BRS Deluxe Reactor - Teco Chiller - ELOS Osmocontroller

04/02/2013, 08:27 PM	#5
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	K! so, have any of you guys had issues with agression towards other species or coral munching? what do you feed yours? is mysis & algae wafers ok? __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

04/02/2013, 09:25 PM	#8
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	yeah, it can happen. Try to find one with really healthy anemones to prevent it.(although a crab with some bright zoas on his hand would look Amazing!) If they loose just one, they will just split the remaining one. I've also heard of people having one crab with huge anemones share with one whose got lost __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

04/04/2013, 01:45 PM	#10
psidriven Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Westside Taipei Posts: 1,292	I have 2 pompoms with 5 sexy shrimps. Everyone is happy. __________________ Trying to learn to read Chinese. Current Tank Info: 24 cube a go, baby walks

04/02/2013, 07:09 PM	#2
NanoJosh Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 251	Totally worth it I have one in a ten gallon and when I see him swaying back and forth it was worth the 15 bucs how often do you do WC in the 2.5 I do 2.5 % daily in. My tens and have no problems and great growth

04/02/2013, 07:18 PM	#3
Breadman03 New Old School Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Luzerne County, PA Posts: 3,293	I have one in my 75 and see it every couple days. Actually, it is out right now. I would get one again.

04/02/2013, 08:36 PM	#6
Whiterabbitrage Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,338 Blog Entries: 1	I'd like one too, but am hesitating because I've heard the " Pom-Poms" fall off and the crab will rip off pieces of corals to replace them. Someone on another forum said the crab decimated his tank by pulling out pieces of corals and anemones in an effort to replace his " Pom-Poms". Has anyone else heard this or had it happen?

04/02/2013, 08:39 PM	#7
E Rosewater Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 846	Following

04/04/2013, 01:43 PM	#9
jBugg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ Posts: 140	I'd like to have one, but I'm afraid he'll end up as a meal on my tank. I'd have to start a nano just for him. Are they compatible with sexy shrimps?

04/04/2013, 07:05 PM	#11
harleychic Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 371	I would get rid of the emerald crab first, just to be on the safe side. I had one get really big, it will outgrow your 2.5 gallon for sure. I put my pom pom in a fluval edge with stock lighting. My LFS gave me a small mushroom to see if my lights would support any coral. My pom has carried it around ever since!

04/04/2013, 07:54 PM	#12
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	If it gets too big, I'll give her away, but right now she's only about 2/3 of an inch big. I'd love to see a pom pom with a mushroom...that would look so funny! __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

04/09/2013, 02:41 PM	#13
Moort82 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 1,576	I have four of these in a little breeding group and they are both amazing and completely harmless. The tank is a nano so they are out and about most of the time. They are with sexy shrimps, anemone shrimps, porcelain crab, pair of blue boxer crabs, mandarin and bluestripe pipefish among others. Although not all had their anemones when i got them, they haven't shared them or taken anything of any corals to replace them. I did see one with a small aiptasia in its claws once but if you can put up with their semi reclusive nature and have a small peaceful setup, they are great.

04/09/2013, 09:46 PM	#14
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	It's between them and sexy shrimp now..I'm torn! I reeeealy want a pompm But i'm thinkin a pair of sexies might get along with the emerald crab better __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

04/10/2013, 10:35 AM	#15
Moort82 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Norfolk, England Posts: 1,576	Sexy's would be my choice if i had to go for either. Pom poms are uber cool but sexy's are much more sociable and entertaining becaues of it. You should also be fine with them and the emerald because even if the crab turned naughty, which is highly unlikely, they are super fast.

04/11/2013, 10:14 PM	#16
squishifishi Hopelesly Addicted Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 972	yea, they told me the emerald could kill a pom pom __________________ ><(((((°>squishifishi! if I say anything stupid...blame autocorrect ;) I love my pico! Come see for yourself, check it out! just search for "pictures at last" in the nano forums:) Current Tank Info: 2.5g pico reef: 5-15hob filter, 10w led light,Stock;neon goby,Pom Pom crab,hermits, astrea, margarita, nassarius, micro brittles, shrooms,palys, xenia, galaxea, zoas,ricordea, litho,chalice,leather,pocci,.WISH LIST:sexy shrimp

05/01/2013, 01:47 AM	#18
ksfishguy Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 16	thought about getting one of these but wondered if I would ever see him I'm my 125

05/01/2013, 08:10 PM	#20
pantherguy30 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: oregon Posts: 53	I had a couple in a 50 gallon cube. My favorite thing to do at night was to play where's Waldo and find them, and the several sexy shrimp I had. Cheap entertainment IMO:-) ImageUploadedByTapatalk1367460629.594785.jpg

07/19/2016, 02:06 PM	#21
malx Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,324	Old thread. Just put in my Pom Pom with a small female emerald. If I don't respond back that means they are getting along.

07/21/2016, 07:32 PM	#22
saltwaterwhatwh Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: In Your Dreams : ) Or...Iowa Posts: 3	Recently obtained a sweet lil' pom pom crab with two healthy anenomes...things are going great! Last night, she released a crap ton of eggs, it was quite amazing...we sat around with the lights off just watching the "babies" (noea???) get around with their one giant leg they have...it was quite lovely...we've only had this pom pom for about a month, but things seem to be going quite well...only see it at night, of course...but we have plenty of action with all the sexy shrimp we have shakin' it all day long!

03/15/2017, 05:18 PM	#23
Agostinone Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 70	Bring an old thread back to life. On a whim I bought two and they are in my 30G nano. Pretty cool creatures. I know their anemones have no real requirements though I wonder how they get enough light to stay happy. Just curious. Are they non photosynthetic or are the crabs clever enough to shove them out into the light to recharge them from time to time?