Is this guy reef-safe?

Kryten · #1 03-17-2006, 03:22 AM

Sorry about the pic it was about as good as I could get. He's less than an inch wide including legs right now, and came with my live rock. I realize he may be difficult to identify, but I would appreciate any suggestions as to whether he would be good or bad to keep.

Thanks!

Murminator · #2 03-17-2006, 03:38 AM

Myself I would say no, I don't trust hitchhiking crabs unless I know exactly what it is. Easier to get rid of him now then trying to dig him after he does damage.

Joe Reefer · #3 03-17-2006, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Murminator

Myself I would say no, I don't trust hitchhiking crabs unless I know exactly what it is. Easier to get rid of him now then trying to dig him after he does damage.

I second that.

BMW Rider · #4 03-17-2006, 04:47 AM

It looks to have fairly small claws wich is sometimes considered as an indication that it is safe. Personally though, I would banish it to your sump or refugium to be safe.

Sushiman · #5 03-17-2006, 06:05 AM

my trigger is hungry...

Kryten · #6 03-17-2006, 06:03 PM

Thanks guys. I guess I'll keep him out of the tank. Since I don't have a sump/fuge setup at the moment is there a preferred method of humanely 'putting him to sleep'? Or, if someone in Edmonton wants him....

Joe Reefer · #7 03-17-2006, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryten

Thanks guys. I guess I'll keep him out of the tank. Since I don't have a sump/fuge setup at the moment is there a preferred method of humanely 'putting him to sleep'? Or, if someone in Edmonton wants him....

Sushiman · #8 03-17-2006, 07:02 PM

my trigger volunteers to tuck him in. Oh; my morays say they're willing to help too...

Kryten · #9 03-17-2006, 09:06 PM

Oookay, but I'm not shipping him to Maple Ridge... I like the microwave pic, that's a good one.