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11/08/2007, 07:30 PM
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Crinoid squat lobster
Anybody have any info on these guys?
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#2
11/09/2007, 02:14 PM
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If it really is a squat lobster then it's a filter feeder or a detritus feeder which means it's reef safe. There are also a couple of other crabs & shrimp that look like the crinoid squat lobster.
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11/09/2007, 08:19 PM
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Here's my little buddy. Just got him today. They are commensal on Crinoid sea stars. They use them for locomotion, apparently, and don't really need them in captivity. Thank goodness, because I don't know anyone that can keep a crinoid feather star.
 
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11/10/2007, 12:12 AM
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I caught him eating a mysis tonight. It was neat to see him tear it with his claws and put it in his mouth.
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11/10/2007, 07:37 AM
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Ya know, I never thought to check over the crinoids I see on the reef for such critters. Will have to do so next time out. Thanks!
Chuck
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