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Old 03-11-2005, 03:04 PM
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Hi all,I noticed a crab last night in my live rock,i did'nt get a great look at it.it is grey in colour with pink or red eyes its about 1-1/2" across.it hides in the corner and curls up when the light hits it.sorry no pic's.does any one know what it is and if it is reef safe,if not how do i catch it ?thanks Paul
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Old 03-11-2005, 03:30 PM
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Crabs with red eyes usually means bad news. Personally, I don't trust any crabs, including hermits.
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How long do you think you've had it? Have you noticed any destruction you think it may have caused?
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Hi i finally caught the unknown crab.it only took me three hours of watching a net with a piece of salmon in a pipe elbow but he finally went in and i swooped him up.i am going to post some pictures tomorrow so hopefully someone can name it Paul
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am going to post some pictures tomorrow so hopefully someone can name it Paul
Ok I'll name him Paul
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Isn't Paul so cute with his little claws

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Hi i am trying to post the picture in tis posting but don't know how.so go to pictures and see unknown crab.Paul
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