What kind of crab is he?

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  1. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    It's not a gorilla, they're more tan bodied with black tipped claws. This guy seems to be inverted in colors.

    That being said, I'd say he's not reef safe along with everyone else. Pointed claws and hairy legs are good indicators it's not a filter feeder :)

    Also, it looks like this guy, which is a Xanthiid. Definitely not a reef-safe genus.
     
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  2. johnlocke

    johnlocke Flamingo Tongue

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    well better be safe then sorry, i took him out of my DT.. Thank you all for the help much appreciated



    PS. it looks like blackraven got it spot on :) looks a lot like it! thanx!
     
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  3. NinjaBum

    NinjaBum Spaghetti Worm

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    Should make a little tank just for him then buy a mantis shrimp....
     
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  4. WhiskyTango

    WhiskyTango Eyelash Blennie

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    Amcarrig, agreed and what does red eyes indicate? motion receptors for stalking prey?
     
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