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In the context of the OP who is in the Lower Mainland, it is true that it is illegal to retain them. That said, I don't know if anyone is going to get fined for retaining a few shore crabs. ![]() http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/r...html#attention "Children under 16 years old are required to obtain a licence, however there is no fee. " http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/r...quille-eng.htm "Crab, Shore Area 1 to 27 Limit: 75 Apr 1 - Mar 31 Area 28 and 29 Limit: 0 Closed " Last edited by Samw; 01-22-2015 at 04:52 AM. |
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![]() ...and if OP was able to find hermit crabs or some other type of crab not listed in the "Shellfish - Species and Limits Table", he can retain 4 in all Areas in BC including Areas 28/29 (Lower Mainland) with a tidal license.
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/r...quille-eng.htm "Crab, Other Area 1 to 29 Limit: 4 Apr 1 - Mar 31" Last edited by Samw; 01-22-2015 at 05:00 AM. |
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![]() I'll say it again ...
Adding local shore crabs to one's tank is a risky business. You run the risk of adding pathogens/diseases whatever to your tank. And now are potentially adding them to the reefing community. Diseases, pests and so forth come from somewhere; Flatworms, nudibranchs, whatever. We all do our best to keep them out of our tanks. It would be different if these critters were coming from the same places we buy our crabs and shrimps from You have NO idea what you are adding to your tank by adding crabs from your local shores. And by doing so, you are adding them to our community. Have fun with your crabs and I hope you don't incur any issues ... |
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![]() If you think they are expensive, you are in the wrong hobby! ![]()
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![]() I think they're expensive
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![]() just buy more then you mite get a discount
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![]() Cheaper by the dozen
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![]() I get a feeling that the OP is out of the conversation now
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![]() I'm guessing those are "shore crabs". Here are the regulations for those with a valid tidal license:
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/r...quille-eng.htm Crab, Shore Area 1 to 27 Limit: 75 Apr 1 - Mar 31 Area 28 and 29 Limit: 0 Closed Here's the map showing you where Areas 1-29 are. http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/fm-gp/r...-carte-eng.asp So if you have a license, you can retain up to 75 shore crabs from Areas 1 to 27 which are outside the Lower Mainland. The Lower Mainland span Areas 28 and 29 and you can keep 0 from there. ![]() Now for "Other Crabs" like hermit crabs, you can keep 4. Crab, Other Areas 1 to 29 Limit: 4 Apr 1 - Mar 31 You can even keep 6 starfish per day with a license (useful for those who want cheap food for their Harlequin shrimps). Last edited by Samw; 09-27-2014 at 10:43 AM. |