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Offline bbtm64

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unknown crab
« on: July 08, 2013, 19:08:02 »
I found this in my tank when I came home from vacation. It doesn't seem to bothering any fish or corals.
Anyone have any idea as to the species? Its approximately 1¼" across.



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Re: unknown crab
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2013, 19:24:22 »
Not sure what genus this is. Not liking the looks of the claws on this one. I would banish it to a sump and keep an eye on it. Most crabs are omnivores and when they get bigger they sometimes aquire a taste for corals and fish.
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Re: unknown crab
« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2013, 21:13:04 »
Agreed- those are steak knives, not salad tongs.
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Re: unknown crab
« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2013, 21:47:51 »
I have emerald crabs and according to LA they can reach 2½" across. I think I'll take it to Jack's and trade it in unless someone here would like to trade him for something.
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Re: unknown crab
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2013, 17:16:05 »
Quote from: Ashlar on July 08, 2013, 21:13:04
Agreed- those are steak knives, not salad tongs.

I second that...
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Re: unknown crab
« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2013, 18:16:23 »
Quote from: Sonnyred on July 09, 2013, 17:16:05
I second that...

Yeah, the big claw to hold the prey and the smaller sharper one to rip the prey apart.
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