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fahaka crab question
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 5:41 am
by physicz
dont know if this sounds stupid or not but im not sure.was wondering if u can feed a fahaka small crabs from the beach?or do they have to be freshwater crabs.ty
Re: fahaka crab question
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 8:41 am
by edmlfc1
Personally I would not feed my fish anything from the beach, only because of disease. Of course my beach is the muddy part of "The Gulf of Mexico".
It's a very good question.
Re: fahaka crab question
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:54 am
by yunachin
I would agree as far as getting food off of the beach...there is just a potential for bringing in bacteria and parasites. You can easily breed crayfish in captivity and get crabs from a lfs that are much safer for your puffer.
Re: fahaka crab question
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:48 pm
by Jase
yunachin wrote:and get crabs from a lfs that are much safer for your puffer.
I wouldn't always say they're safe though. Still best to quarantine all live food for a while.
Re: fahaka crab question
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:04 am
by Nick
You could chuck them in the freezer for a few days to disinfect them.