This came on on my new tri-color colony...

Discussion in 'ID This!' started by icedgxe, Feb 16, 2008.

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  1. icedgxe

    icedgxe Spaghetti Worm

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    I think it is an acro crab but I would like to see what others think...here are a couple of pics...


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    Keep or send to the sump?
     
    icedgxe, Feb 16, 2008
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  2. Executivelevel

    Executivelevel Peppermint Shrimp

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    ;D;D hes a cute litle guy, keep him ::)::)
     
    Executivelevel, Feb 16, 2008
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  3. amcarrig

    amcarrig Super Moderator

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    I'm pretty sure it's an acro crab but if you're concerned, put it in the sump
     
    amcarrig, Feb 16, 2008
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  4. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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    When in doubt, off to the sump>>>>>>
     
    baugherb, Feb 16, 2008
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  5. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    I don't like crabs period. (at least in my tank)

    esp. hitchhikers.

    If you want to keep him, the sump is place for him to go.


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    omard, Feb 16, 2008
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  6. wastemanagement

    wastemanagement Eyelash Blennie

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    sump!!! better safe then sorry
     
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  7. Tangster

    Tangster 3reef Sponsor

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    Its a acro crab it helps to keep the acros clean and will fight to defend it from nipping fish its their job Never toss them..
     
    Tangster, Feb 16, 2008
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  8. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    That definitely an acro crab. It's a very good thing and will die quickly away from an SPS

    Put him back :)

    J
     
    Jason McKenzie, Feb 16, 2008
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  9. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    I think Im going to have to buy one of those. Very pretty.
     
    IBMGeek, Feb 16, 2008
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  10. seawillow

    seawillow Coral Banded Shrimp

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    Leave him with his acro! They are way cool!!!
     
    seawillow, Feb 16, 2008
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