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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I found this guy hiding. Around 1" in width.
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    Last edited by nate_newton; 05-11-2011 at 02:26 AM.

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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    Xanthid crab. Bad boy for a reef tank. Poisioness to any fish that tries to nip at it. Loves to tear up corals of any kind.
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    cbau45 - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    I would see if an LFS or fellow reefer would take him. No need to destroy the wildlife. Just my two cents though.
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    Heidi - Reefkeeper
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    Nate, I can put him in my sump with my other naughty crabs. they are good cuc for a sump.

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    jimsflies - Reefkeeper
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    Quote Originally Posted by MizTanks View Post
    Xanthid crab. Bad boy for a reef tank. Poisioness to any fish that tries to nip at it. Loves to tear up corals of any kind.
    Got a link for us Jamie?

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    MizTanks - Reefkeeper
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    Quote Originally Posted by jimsflies View Post
    Got a link for us Jamie?
    Great sight for crab I.D.

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    nate_newton - Reefkeeper CR Member
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    Thanks. So in the future do you want any bristleworms Heidi?

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