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Old 04-14-2013, 01:35 AM
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I got a new coral tonight and found this little guy attached to it. Anyone know what it is?
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Old 04-14-2013, 01:58 AM
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Looks like some kind of spider crab, ditch it if you can't find a 100% possitive ID
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Old 04-14-2013, 02:18 AM
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is it kinda hairy...or just smooth shell?
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Old 04-14-2013, 02:55 AM
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is it kinda hairy...or just smooth shell?
It's just a smooth shell and has what looks like branches on its head
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Old 04-14-2013, 03:16 AM
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reminds me of a woodtick! Not sure but I'll take a look and see if I can find a match.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:46 AM
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I've never seen one. But I say any crab you never bought is not worth trusting.
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Old 04-14-2013, 04:53 AM
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I've never seen one. But I say any crab you never bought is not worth trusting.
I'll go one further and say ANY crab is not worth trusting!!
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