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muck 12-31-2005 08:03 AM

That looks like it might be the same as what Tony described that he had.
Get him to confirm it but, Im thinking that is an acro muncher.. :twised:

mr_alberta 12-31-2005 02:47 PM

I had one of those too in my Bali. It had blue eyes and hairy legs. I got him outta there pretty quick!

geopod 12-31-2005 03:02 PM

Hi Bev, Havent talked to you in awhile.I have heard both sides of the fence that acro crunchers will actually clean the detrus off but also cleans too much and the acro stars to peel.And by then I heard it was too late. But I also heard that some are ok...If it isnt a hermit I get rid of them now after my loses with the big red eyed crabs that ate my starfish and corals.Even found zebra crabs eating my snails......GONE...no more crabs. I guess it is your choice .Lots of good advice from others here.Take care and Happyu New Year....

george

michika 01-01-2006 05:01 PM

If its hairy and has bright light blue eyes, its an acro muncher...remove it quick because once it starts eating your acro, RTN is usually quick to follow. I've already had this terrible experience once, and I really don't want anyone else to have it too!

saltynuts 01-01-2006 05:04 PM

acro crab
 
their is a thread on rc. sps section
they eat the polyps of acros so get him out fast.
if i find it i well post it!found it
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=740329

Delphinus 01-01-2006 05:48 PM

Hi Ed, thanks for the link. That's the exact same crab I posted about a week or two ago who was munching the polyps on my acros. In my case, I can confirm he was munching down polyps. It was as if the polyps were cut shorter with a lawn mower.

saltynuts 01-01-2006 05:49 PM

acro crab
 
your welcome


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