ID this guy!!

Discussion in 'Inverts' started by LrgTime, Oct 9, 2009.

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  1. LrgTime

    LrgTime Astrea Snail

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    I noticed this crab in my tank about a week ago and it disappears very easily but i managed to get some pics, let me know if i should remove him or if you think hes ok for my FOWLR tank.

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    bad pics i took them with my phone. sorry
     
    LrgTime, Oct 9, 2009
    LrgTime, Oct 9, 2009
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  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    Are the tips of the claws pointy?
     
    mikejrice, Oct 9, 2009
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  3. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Shame-face crab. Remove.
     
    stepho, Oct 10, 2009
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  4. LrgTime

    LrgTime Astrea Snail

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    Claws are pointy and i think he has been messing with my mandarin lately, im gunna go ahead and remove this guy...

    Any tips, other than spending some hand time in the tank.
     
    LrgTime, Oct 10, 2009
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  5. keifer905

    keifer905 Peppermint Shrimp

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  6. stepho

    stepho Panda Puffer

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    Place a glass jar with some meaty stuff in the middle next to a rock so the crab can get in. Once he is inside he won't be able to climb up the sides.
     
    stepho, Oct 12, 2009
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  7. mikejrice

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    I also heard this works.
     
    mikejrice, Oct 12, 2009
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  8. LrgTime

    LrgTime Astrea Snail

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    Finally got him today, i just used a net and waited for him to come out of his hiding spot. LFS too him off my hands as i did not want to just give him the old flush!

    I think he ate one of my staghorn crabs, and that was the final straw.
     
    LrgTime, Oct 20, 2009
    LrgTime, Oct 20, 2009
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