Is this a gorilla crab?

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  1. rlcope

    rlcope Astrea Snail

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    So I was look at the tank the other day and noticed something was digging under the rock. I kept an eye on it and discovered this little guy. Sorry for the bad pic but he is shy. He has been hiding for awhile b/c I haven't added any new rock besides what was transferred from the 40 gal last summer.
     

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  2. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    yeah, get rid of it now if its in a reef.
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Oh come on bro, he just wants to shake your hand.

    Nope I can not tell from one claw, but he probably should be removed if possible.
     
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  4. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Agreed.

    Aside from commensal species, any crab has the potential to become opportunistic.
     
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  5. coylee_17

    coylee_17 Fire Goby

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    And If I remember correctly, pointy claws are a bad sign (an old rule of thumb)... as in might eat corals, etc...
     
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  6. Scuba Ken

    Scuba Ken Ritteri Anemone

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    These pigs are a nuscience at best.
     
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  7. Va Reef

    Va Reef Giant Squid

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    Pointy claws alone aren't enough to go by, however this crab displays most of the traits of a gorilla crab: Big meaty claws (spongebob lol), black on the tips, "Fuzzy appearance," and that coloration.

    If you're not happy with 90%, a front on picture will tell for sure.
     
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  8. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    Exactly. IMOPE, any claw is capable of killing fish, corals, and inverts.
     
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    Wow that's freaky!!
     
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  10. rlcope

    rlcope Astrea Snail

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    He is a cautious little bugger. I did manage to get him up on some rock but before I grabbed him he managed to get away.
     
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