Discovered crab....good or bad?

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  1. TNsaltwater

    TNsaltwater Plankton

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    I just discovered a crab in my aquarium, possibly from a live rock that I bought a month or so ago. Any idea what he is? Good or bad?

    Any help would be appreciated.
     

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  2. Clonefarmer

    Clonefarmer Millepora

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    It looks like a Xanthid. Usually hairy means it's a bad crab. I just removed one that looks like it from a Zoa colony.
     
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  3. benbabcock

    benbabcock Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ya...thats not a good one add him to the sump collection!
     
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  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think that is a gorilla crab. Try and capture the crab so you can take a pic of the whole animal. Great pic BTW.
     
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