Unknown Crab

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  1. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Found this on my deteriorating squamosa clam. He had two claws...

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    Nor_Cal_Guy, Dec 10, 2010
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  2. Crimson Ghost

    Crimson Ghost Blue Ringed Angel

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    Crimson Ghost, Dec 10, 2010
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  3. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    Good link, although I didn't see any resemblance to the unknown guy I have...
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Dec 10, 2010
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  4. Pickupman66

    Pickupman66 Tassled File Fish

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    Odd, I was thinking it looked like the photos int eh 2nd row, just a bit lighter in color.
     
    Pickupman66, Dec 10, 2010
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  5. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    You know, I think you are right.
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Dec 10, 2010
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  6. ilovereefing

    ilovereefing Astrea Snail

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    hes adead
     
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  7. SAY

    SAY Ocellaris Clown

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    he looks like an acro eating crab. did he have blue eyes?
     
    SAY, Dec 11, 2010
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  8. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Do not know the crabs name, but I am a big believer that if it has black tipped claws he is probably a bad guy and should go in the sump.
     
    Corailline, Dec 11, 2010
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  9. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    I found it dead on my clam's mantle. I think the clam killed it by crushing it. He was big for an Acro eater...must have enjoyed my corals.
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Dec 11, 2010
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