Pom Pom Crab Breeding Question

[wyssj]

I noticed yesterday while feeding my tank that my Pom Pom has an egg sac on its front. I was wondering if anyone knows how to try and raise these? I have done some research online but it didn't help that much. I am also pretty sure that there is a good chance that they are fertilized as I have only had the crab for about 2 weeks.

Any help would be great, Thank.

[lazylivin]

After they consume the egg sac and hatch they are free swimming planktonic feeders. To raise you could keep a tank with green water (photo plankton) and add small rotifer for them or commercially available food. Raising in your display tank with filtration, water circulation etc.. would be a difficult task. A small 10 gallon tank with protection from equipment would be a good start. Here is some info. http://wetwebmedia.com/swcrabreproduction.htm

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[micki]

Welcome aboard!  Please keep us posted on your progress if you decide to try this! 

[Todd W.]

Welcome.  That sounds like a cool project.  Pictures would be excellent!

[HUNGER]

welcome to the club hope u do well with the crabs

[rancoo]

sounds awesome