is this crab safe...?

Discussion in 'ASAP' started by icewall2k3, Apr 5, 2010.

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  1. icewall2k3

    icewall2k3 Plankton

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    hi
    just found it in my live rock bought few days ago

    can't really get a good picture

    but heres a pic..as much detail as i can get with my old cam..


    IMG_02491.jpg

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    Imageshack - img02491.jpg

    Thanks
     

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  3. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    Sorry but I can't tell squat from those pictures. Please check out this web site to see if you can ID him: Crab Hitch Hikers
     
  4. Sarrixx

    Sarrixx Bristle Worm

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    yeah need a pic of him in the open
     
  5. poolkeeper1

    poolkeeper1 Spanish Shawl Nudibranch

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    Most bad Crabs are Fuzzy looking, So that's a good start to ID from Your did not seem to be fuzzy.
    Bill
     
  6. icewall2k3

    icewall2k3 Plankton

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    Thanks for the site

    looked fairly like the ones shown on the 3rd row

    "Below is a Xanthid species found on Acropora corals and assume they prey upon the corals polyps or tissue."

    well not sure where he went.. hopefully he shows up again
     
  7. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    It looks like a mithrax from the very small bit I can see. You really need to get a better pic for ID tho.