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Old 04-30-2008, 08:10 AM
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Is there a database with pictures of various crabs that would hitchhike.

I found this guy in a rock today. First hitchhiker i have found since my tank has been running for 6 monts.

I tried to get a good look at his claws to see if the pincers were flat or not.
He is dark and hairy with red eyes, and his under belly is a much light color.

I tried my best to get him out tonight, i latched onto a pipette, but decided to jump off and scurry away.
Sounds like a Xanthid crab to me....banish him to the sump...

Here check this out, left side info links , then select hitchikers...then select crabs

http://home2.pacific.net.ph/~sweetyummy42/
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