Another Acro Crab ID

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  1. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I picked up two more maricultured acro colonies from ERI. One did not have any crabs and the other had four that I could find.

    Here is a description since I cannot take a good photo of these guys.

    Shell is white to brown to a bluish streak between the eyes
    One large claw and one small claw on ALL crabs that I found. Two are babies so I must assume this is not due to one claw being lost
    The large claw looks oversized for the crab's body
    The babies are all white with a large black streak between the eyes
    Corals originated from Bali.


    Babies look similar to this:

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    Adults look similar to this:
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  3. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Those look like the good kind to me, no idea on species though.
     
  4. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I hope they are good. I took a total of four off the acro. two adults and two babies. I am sure there are more on the acro.
     
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    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Those be the good acro crabs :) Not hairy, no black tips on the pincers and they are waaaay better looking lol
     
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    Tetralia negrolineata. acro crab
     
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  9. xmetalfan99

    xmetalfan99 Giant Squid

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    I have a small colony in my tank now. I pulled out 2 adults and two very different sized babies. they have to be more on the piece.