I know it's a crab but what kind?

MizTanks · 09:03 AM

Well that little crab that came along with my last frag pack and found it's way into my tank, the one I thought was dead, NOT! Anyone tell me what kind it is?

Update: I've observed this little guy eating the purple stuff on that rock. His claws are white tipped and he has red eyes. I've looked at pic's of a Gorilla Crab and the body looks similar but his claws are not black. Do they turn black as they get older.

jojo22 · 11-05-2009, 09:53 AM

Doesn't matter, general rule is if they are hairy, or claws are tipped in a different color they are probably bad. I have no idea what he is, but if you get the chance to catch him and separate him until ID, I WOULD!!!

MizTanks · 11-05-2009, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by MizTanks

Well that little crab that came along with my last frag pack and found it's way into my tank, the one I thought was dead, NOT! Anyone tell me what kind it is?

Update: I've observed this little guy eating the purple stuff on that rock. His claws are white tipped and he has red eyes. I've looked at pic's of a Gorilla Crab and the body looks similar but his claws are not black. Do they turn black as they get older.

Xanthid crab!!! Not reef safe!