I have a fiddler that I bought from a fish store in July of 99. 7 months later he is still alive and growing. He likes eating shrimp pellets, and hogs em up gathering and guarding as many as he can, protecting them from being eaten by the fish. I add a little iodine free salt to the tank...just a safe and healty amount for any freshwater community.
He seems to be living just fine. Seems to be pretty happy for a crab. He does like to occasionally crawl up the outside filter and sit on top of the tank (i guess to get some fresh air), but always goes back into the water.
Just thought I would let you know my experience with owning a pet fiddler...
maybe my fiddler is the exception and not the rule, but he is very easy to manage and care for, plus very entertaining (like when he climbs on top of his caves and waves his claw back and forth threatening any fish that get near him and his home).
Last modified: December 22, 2001