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Old 02-08-2012, 04:09 PM
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this guy came in on my purple stylo colony and has never left.

i finally caught him and accidentally pulled off one of his claws while trying to get him off.

anyone know what it is, and if its bad?

should it go down the toilet or in the refugium?

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Old 02-08-2012, 04:22 PM
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this guy came in on my purple stylo colony and has never left.

i finally caught him and accidentally pulled off one of his claws while trying to get him off.

anyone know what it is, and if its bad?

should it go down the toilet or in the refugium?]
it looks like a common acro crab to me. They are commonly found hitchhiking in/on acro colonies. Personally I think they are beneficial as they help clean acros by removing debris that might get trapped in acros. At least that's what my acro crabs do. If you don't want him I'm sure there are local hobbyists that will take him. I know I would!
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I have them in some acros. I believe they are benificial
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thanks guys. i put him back
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thanks guys. i put him back
way to go Mark picking on that little crab.


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Old 02-08-2012, 05:21 PM
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way to go Mark picking on that little crab.


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Lol well I've got hermit crabs eating zoas. Can't be to careful with crabs
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