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Horseshoe crabs are ancient, resilient marine arthropods that offer a unique window into Earth's evolutionary past. Keeping them in educational, research or specialized home aquarium settings calls for thoughtful planning and an understanding of how these animals live and grow. This handbook gives readers a clear, approachable overview of the conditions that support healthy horseshoe crab care. You'll learn the core concepts behind maintaining a large sand-bed tank, including space layout, stable marine parameters, oxygenation and water flow that encourages natural movement and foraging. The book outlines broad feeding principles, supplementation considerations and the cues keepers watch for during growth and molting cycles. There is also guidance on observation habits, safe handling practices, enrichment ideas that respect natural behavior and the early signs that suggest a crab may need closer attention. Whether you're a marine hobbyist, educator or simply fascinated by one of the ocean's most enduring species, this handbook offers a grounded introduction to horseshoe crab biology and the conditions that help them thrive.

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