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Old 06-16-02, 10:22 PM   #1
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Moon Crabs

Does any one know where i can find info, i saw them recently and can't get them out of my mind, theyre very cheap too, about twelve bucks each. The guy in the store was a complete dud, couldnt tell me a thing. Says theyre freshwater....im guessing that theyre probably more like brackish, just sooo cool looking with that stunning red and blue coloration. Ive tried looking on the net, but keep coming up with sites for a V.d. LMAO, any info would be great, s.t.
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Old 06-17-02, 08:12 PM   #2
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not sure what it was but i've seen different names for them.
try a general search under maybe pet crabs?
that might help
last time i seen them in a pet store they where in fresh water,
but i would say brackish wouldnt hurt either.
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ps they were like $6.00 down here
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Old 06-18-02, 11:38 AM   #3
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Hmm...

I must be thinking of the wrong thing. The last time I saw anything called a 'moon' crab, it was a name applied to a critter also called a halloween crab, which I thought was only semi aquatic.

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I'M THINKING OF THE ONES THAT HAVE PURPLE SHELLS AND BRIGHT RED CLAWS , YES SEMI AQUTIC.
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Hmmm...

The ones I'm thinking of were orange with a bit of black. They reached a fair size, as well. Typical crab shape...they didn't live in any kind of shell.
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I have found them referred to as moon crabs, soap dish crabs,jungle crabs, rainbow crabs and halloween crabs.
heres a pic I found.
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Wow...

The ones I saw looked VERY similar, but slightly different colors.
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re: crabs,

your both right, ive also seen several colors, the one in the picture is exactly the one i keep seeing in my local store, maybe ill try searching as you mention backdraft, under pet crabs or maybe under more of the common name ie. halloween crabs, thanks guys. s.t.
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try a few searches info was few and far between
i'll try and keep price shopping for ya .
matter fact i wouldant mind getting a pair myself.:bugout:
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