Crab in Acro - Good or Bad?

[Manny]

i have those crabs in almost every one of my acros and one in my milli. they seem to be harmless and i would seem to be under the impresion that they are benifficial because the acro is its home.

[muck]

Originally Posted by chin_lee

almost made me spit out my coffee!!!

Thats too funny!!

[Winters]

Well, I recently acquired an Acro piece with this crab in it:



It does look a bit 'hairy'. People have advised me that it's probably okay. Thought I'd get another opinion. I'm assuming this is what is considered "hairy"?

Take care!

[muck]

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..

[mr_alberta]

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

[geopod]

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]

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!