shrimp hitchhiker

ha I looked all around and found no perfect matches(lots similar but nothing I would say that is it). Very cool looking

 

Its the claws (dont know the correct term) that i cant seem to nail. They seem strange static hooks, no clip like action... If you know what i mean

 

Those are its fighting/walking legs.Males will fight to the death if placed together.While it does look a lot like a Saron it lacks the fuzzy appendages that are usually attributed to that species.It is quite possible its an unidentified species.There are lots of shrimp!!I will show the pics to a few of my shrimp experts to help I.D. it. Please observe its habits and post them.It helps to know if they are nocturnal.
I am a bit surprised your Toby hasn't attacked it.

 

Thx vinny, he seems nocturnal and very shy. Not sure if it helps but during the transfer he was almost transparent from the stress? Toby hasnt had a shot at him yet i guess but he wont last long if wonders during the day i fear, keep in mind its getting to the period where i have to clip back his teeth so he doesnt have a huge mouth yet

 

And by transfer i mean when i saw him dart to the corner of my tank

 

Try some clams in the shell.Save you the trouble of clipping them.Thats the other problem with I.D.ing them.Most can change color depending on mood or time of day/night.A fresh molt will help as well.
A couple more pics that show its swimming legs will help.Do you see any fuzzy appendages at all??

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=23950

 

No fuzz and my toby is a spoiled brat, he will nibble at a shells but he loses interest quick if there is no meat on the other end.

 

He puffs up when im holding him to nip his teeth, pretty crazy, and deflates the second he is back in the dt

 

Easy sauron ID. One a few of the species are coral eaters, by the way.

 

maybe it is a juvenile no peach fuzz ha ha.