Found this little bugger in my dt

[Jaws]

That looks like it could be an emerald crab. If it is,they're not too bad and they'll even eat bubble algae. Are the ends of its pinchers pointy or do they look like suction cups?

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[FishyFishy!]

Originally Posted by Jaws

That looks like it could be an emerald crab. If it is,they're not too bad and they'll even eat bubble algae. Are the ends of its pinchers pointy or do they look like suction cups?

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Definitely not an emerald crab. Look at those stubby little legs and rounded front arms. No to mention the lack of green color and the massive body compared to the legs.

I'd put money on Xanthid, but definitely not something you want in your tank. Good catch!

[daniella3d]

Looks like an emerald crab to me. can you post a pic of it's claws? if it has spoon like claw then it's probably an emerald crab. I found one just like yours and it never touched anything in my tank. Give the little bugger a chance or put it in your sump.

[FishyFishy!]

Originally Posted by daniella3d

Looks like an emerald crab to me. can you post a pic of it's claws? if it has spoon like claw then it's probably an emerald crab. I found one just like yours and it never touched anything in my tank. Give the little bugger a chance or put it in your sump.

Sorry to be blunt... but that looks nothing like an emerald crab. The OP obviously already knew what it was, and was not looking for an ID. Just showing us what could have become a fish eater.

Look at this comparison.