ie been searching. non stop. for info on the horseshoe crab, and what to feed them. i have one in my 55 salt water tank. i think hes adorable, your one of the few guys that actually informed what to feed and what they need. thank you😭🙏
Hey I’m thinking of getting one, but I was wondering A. Where can I get one, and for how much B. Do I need a permit or license or anything C. Can I leave them for long stretches at a time without giving daily food or what not
It has been years since I shopped for one but we got ours at the LFS and I believe it was under $20 at the time. I do not believe anywhere requires a permit or liscence. And I am not sure what you mean by long stretches of time but they are scavengers so in an established system they can go quite a while just picking through leftovers in the substrate.
My aquarium have a maine lobster, spiny lobster , slipper lobster , spearing Mantis shrimp , an isopod , horseshoe crab and a spanner crab it really entertain to see 7 giant live together
Hey i know this is an old vid but i was wondering what type of tank would you recemend for one and other salt water fish? Also where can on buy a horseshoe crab??
They are slow growers so you could go a while with a 40 breeder tank. Longterm tank I would recommend a 125 gallon for ample floor space for them. And minimal rock stacks they dig and they could knock rocks over and hurt themselves or the tank. Deep enough sand for them to burrow is important too. As far as buying them currently a quick google search shows a couple online stores with them in stock. I was lucky enough to get ours at a Local Fish Store at the time. Hope this helps. Any more questions feel free to drop them here.
In a well established tank with deep enough sand and plenty of feeding, they can do good. Most tanks don't provide enough space and food, but it absolutely can be done.
They are touchy sometimes. Hopefully, it is feeding. Test.your water parameters make sure everything is in check. It could be molting or possibly having trouble molting. Crabs need a proper iodine level, among other things, to molt properly. Good luck, hope it pulls through.
@@TerraSharkTV Ok thank you. BTW do I need to keep the plants moist with fresh water. I saw this video of someone spraying the plants with water to keepem moist. Can the roots be fully exposed inside the tank or do I need to fab a pot?
@@TerraSharkTV Cool thanks mate. I just learned mangroves like to consume alot of magnesium so that will require to test my 40 gal mixed reef tank often.
Mine has molted twice now. He disappeared for about a month both times then appears again cruising around the tank.
ie been searching. non stop. for info on the horseshoe crab, and what to feed them. i have one in my 55 salt water tank. i think hes adorable, your one of the few guys that actually informed what to feed and what they need. thank you😭🙏
So glad we could help!! I hope you're little guy does well for you.
Did you re home due to the tank size
I wonder what it's been eating all this time :)
They are scavengers and feed on scrap of whatever food the fish missed.
You are a good man
Hey I’m thinking of getting one, but I was wondering
A. Where can I get one, and for how much
B. Do I need a permit or license or anything
C. Can I leave them for long stretches at a time without giving daily food or what not
It has been years since I shopped for one but we got ours at the LFS and I believe it was under $20 at the time. I do not believe anywhere requires a permit or liscence. And I am not sure what you mean by long stretches of time but they are scavengers so in an established system they can go quite a while just picking through leftovers in the substrate.
add tonnes of algae eaters to tanks. the water looks fine though. all it needs is algae eaters.
Great advice. Can't ever have too much Clean up crew. Thanks for watching!!
I bought one yesterday and he buried inside the sand I haven’t seen him
Hey, I know it's been about a yar since you posted this but Im thinking about getting one myself and would greatly appreciate some help
@@danofthesand9526 Mine died , I have a 90 gallon tank with rocks and I think he was uncomfortable.
My aquarium have a maine lobster, spiny lobster , slipper lobster , spearing Mantis shrimp , an isopod , horseshoe crab and a spanner crab it really entertain to see 7 giant live together
That sounds really cool
Bro, how?
Cool video i got got a lil guy. Do you have an update?
Hey i know this is an old vid but i was wondering what type of tank would you recemend for one and other salt water fish? Also where can on buy a horseshoe crab??
They are slow growers so you could go a while with a 40 breeder tank. Longterm tank I would recommend a 125 gallon for ample floor space for them. And minimal rock stacks they dig and they could knock rocks over and hurt themselves or the tank. Deep enough sand for them to burrow is important too. As far as buying them currently a quick google search shows a couple online stores with them in stock. I was lucky enough to get ours at a Local Fish Store at the time.
Hope this helps. Any more questions feel free to drop them here.
can you really have horseshoe crabs as pets?
In a well established tank with deep enough sand and plenty of feeding, they can do good. Most tanks don't provide enough space and food, but it absolutely can be done.
@@TerraSharkTV thanks for finally responding I have been waiting for an answer for a year!
@@TerraSharkTV not really lol but thanks
Hi
Hey Camille. How are you?
That eel is stunning!
Thanks
Hey, you still got that horseshoe crab? How big is it?
I think mine is dying. He’s just sitting still kind of barley moving. So random because he’s been fine
They are touchy sometimes. Hopefully, it is feeding. Test.your water parameters make sure everything is in check. It could be molting or possibly having trouble molting. Crabs need a proper iodine level, among other things, to molt properly. Good luck, hope it pulls through.
Whats the instrumental in the background
i remember finding one at the beach here in mass. it was awesome.
That is super cool. I have only found their molts on the beaches in FL so far.
How can I put mangroves in my reef tank? What types of plants and where do I get the plants from?
You can buy mangroves online. As long as they are sticking out of the top they should be ok.
@@TerraSharkTV Ok thank you. BTW do I need to keep the plants moist with fresh water. I saw this video of someone spraying the plants with water to keepem moist. Can the roots be fully exposed inside the tank or do I need to fab a pot?
@@torchmmaempire yes misting them with freshwater really helps them.
@@TerraSharkTV Cool thanks mate. I just learned mangroves like to consume alot of magnesium so that will require to test my 40 gal mixed reef tank often.