I've got CRABS!!

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by greeny122229, Feb 25, 2009.

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  1. greeny122229

    greeny122229 Bristle Worm

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    Hi guys, just need an id on this lil one, found while organising corals no idea where hes come from! do i keep him - or remove him from my reef tank?
     

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  2. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    i dont know what he is, but i would remove him to your fuge if you have one. crabs are rarely reef-safe.
     
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  3. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    Yeah.....remove him.
     
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  4. greeny122229

    greeny122229 Bristle Worm

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    cheers guys will do
     
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  5. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    imo the body and claw shape tells me its in the Xanthidae familly but i cant find it. i dont think those claws r for scraping algae
     
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  6. APC

    APC Gigas Clam

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    not sure on the crab...but great camera you have there. Clear and detailed picture. :)
     
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  7. Beaun

    Beaun Fire Shrimp

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    Looks like it might be a mud crab (Panopeus herbstii possibly) they eat hermit crabs a lot and other crustaceans.
     
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  8. convict3

    convict3 Astrea Snail

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    not sure about it being a mud crab they have swimming feet in teh back this one doesnt.
     
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  9. Brian

    Brian Astrea Snail

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    No such thing as a "Reef Safe" Crab... ALL CRABS ARE OMNIVORES and opportunistic feeders. Those beloved hermit crabs will readily kill your snails and leave the snail carcus to rot just because it wants the shell.

    NO crab is to be trusted.
     
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