Crab in Acro - Good or Bad?

[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!

[saltynuts]

their is a thread on rc. sps section
they eat the polyps of acros so get him out fast.
if i find it i well post it!found it
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=740329

[Delphinus]

Hi Ed, thanks for the link. That's the exact same crab I posted about a week or two ago who was munching the polyps on my acros. In my case, I can confirm he was munching down polyps. It was as if the polyps were cut shorter with a lawn mower.

[saltynuts]

your welcome