Is this crab Reef Safe? [pics]

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Is this crab reef safe

Poll closed Apr 4, 2009.

  1. Yes

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  2. No

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  1. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    I havent added anything new to my rank in a while, this crab just showed up outa nowhere a couple of weeks ago, he's pretty big about 3 inches. I dont know if i'll be able to get him out, he's fast as hell

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    infamous, Mar 25, 2009
    infamous, Mar 25, 2009
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  2. lisafromnochas

    lisafromnochas Fire Worm

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    teddy bear?
     
    lisafromnochas, Mar 25, 2009
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  3. jessman

    jessman Astrea Snail

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    how does a 3in crab just SHOW UP lol
    he had to be living in the rock so id asume hes reef safe.
     
    jessman, Mar 25, 2009
    jessman, Mar 25, 2009
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  4. Daniel072

    Daniel072 Giant Squid

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    looks kinda like a gorilla crab to me. I wouldn't chance it. I would def. get rid of it.
     
    Daniel072, Mar 25, 2009
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  5. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    Last time i added live rock was in december, i observe my tank carefully and i've never seen him before, i rearranged my rock many times since then. He digs under the rocks and hides in the sand. I've never seen him go near any corals or attack anything. He eats the food that i drop in the tank. Im just scared for my fish, he might decide to grab a midnight snack when theyre resting lol
     
    infamous, Mar 25, 2009
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  6. coral reefer

    coral reefer Giant Squid

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    I would say that it is not reef safe! See the claws...
     
    coral reefer, Mar 25, 2009
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  7. JBL

    JBL Sea Dragon

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    Does it have sharp claws or dull ones?
     
    JBL, Mar 25, 2009
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  8. infamous

    infamous Corkscrew Tentacle Anemone

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    They are dull
     
    infamous, Mar 25, 2009
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  9. whippy

    whippy Sailfin Tang

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    I like him!
    Can't tell you if he's reef safe or not but it looks like his claws are pretty dull. He sure is an awesome little fellow.
     
    whippy, Mar 25, 2009
    whippy, Mar 25, 2009
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  10. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I've got no help for you. But I wanted to say nice pics! Whenever you get an ID, maybe you could put it on the ID thread?
     
    Peredhil, Mar 25, 2009
    Peredhil, Mar 25, 2009
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