Has Anyone Had Luck with Crinoid Squat Lobsters?

[brittant]

I stumbled across these guys on LivaAquaria months ago and instantly found them appealing. Since I have such a small tank, a fun, reef-safe invert besides my soon TBA Sexy Shrimps could add a little much-needed variety. I'd only order one. Does anyone have any experience with these guys?

Saltwater Aquarium Inverts for Marine Reef Aquariums: Crinoid Squat Lobster

 

[Trigger Happy]

No experience here but would love to follow yours if you go ahead!

 

[little_fish]

I personally havent had one either, but i would be willing to bet that like all lobsters and crabs that it is an opportunistic predator and it might go after any perching fish.

 

[brittant]

According to all of the articles I've read, they do not harm other fish or inverts:
Crinoid Squat Lobster | reef tools

I think I might have to try one; I don't have any perching fish and may not for a while.

Crinoid Squat Lobster | reef tools

 

[Bifferwine]

I have not ever seen those for sale before, but from your links they look like a good choice for a tank. But my question is WHY?!?! THOSE THINGS ARE FREAKING CREEPY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :mrgreen:

 

[brittant]

Because if I could, I'd have one of these:

I love the creepy stuff! He's cute, in a Tim Burton kind of way. :D

(Meaning the squat lobster, of course!)

And there's also this guy (not actually going to buy him, but I have to say, it's the sort of thing that would be great for selecting friends):

http://www.liveaquaria.com/diversden/ItemDisplay.cfm?c=2733+4&ddid=146936