Another crab ID

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    So who is this guy? i got two of them on live rock i got....

    it is in between the size of a quarter and nickle.
     

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    Bunner, Jun 21, 2009
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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    The pictures very unclear but maybe an emerald or it could well be an unknown hitchhiker that is not usually collected for tanks.
     
    LCP136, Jun 22, 2009
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  3. Bruce

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  4. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ya i thought a sally lightfoot too at first but now i dont think it has the colouration they normally would.
     
    Bunner, Jun 23, 2009
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  5. homegrowncorals

    homegrowncorals Ribbon Eel

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    not shore on what it is but dos not look like sally lightfoot or emerald crab to me.
     
    homegrowncorals, Jun 23, 2009
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  6. acemow

    acemow Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Check to see if the front pincers are pointed, Xanthid, stone crabs, look similar to that and grow quickly into uber crabs.
     
    acemow, Jun 23, 2009
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  7. kiarah

    kiarah Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I agree i had two the same & they were xanthid, stone crab to me.
    I think they are bad news......althou i left mine in my tank & they are bout the size of a 50p!
    Thanks K
     
    kiarah, Jun 23, 2009
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