ID this crab

The-new-guy · #1 07-16-2008, 05:48 PM

I got a good pic of this crab any one know what he is?

BC564 · #2 07-16-2008, 07:03 PM

I have no idea but if you done want him...let me know ....I will take him for my other tank

Oceanic · #3 07-16-2008, 08:52 PM

The crab doesn't look like an evil one..... Notice his claws are flattened on the end, looks a little like a mithrix type crab.

The-new-guy · #4 07-16-2008, 10:38 PM

I have only ever seen him munching coralline, he might be 1/2" if that.

a4twenty · #5 07-17-2008, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oceanic

The crab doesn't look like an evil one..... Notice his claws are flattened on the end, looks a little like a mithrix type crab.

thats what i was thinking, the little bulb on the end of his claws look very similar to an emerald crab.

Pier Pressure · #6 07-17-2008, 04:31 PM

Well I had this emerald crab that went bad once he grew up and tried to eat all the other crabs in the tank including the hermits. I did not see it try to grab any fish but I was not taking any chances so I took him back to the LFS.

The-new-guy · #7 07-17-2008, 05:10 PM

This guy is very small, Iam lucky i was able to catch him the first time.

It will be a while until he is anywhere big enough to cause any problems.

Whatigot · #8 07-17-2008, 05:42 PM

don't underestimate a small crab.
they are vicious and deadly to fish even when they are 1/2 an inch.
if they are piscevores anyway.