Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Pests, Nudsiance Algae and Prevention => Topic started by: ohioreef on June 28, 2007, 23:54:39

Title: Identification Help
Post by: ohioreef on June 28, 2007, 23:54:39

I discovered a new inhabitant in my tank tonight. Its body looks like an emerald crab, but it is white with striped legs. The body also looks to be "hairy". He is very shy and runs when he sees the light so I can't get a really good look at him.

Any ideas what he might be?

Title: Re: Identification Help
Post by: JoeAyers on June 29, 2007, 09:37:38

Maybe a Gorilla Crab?

http://www.tbsaltwater.com/thepackage/watchout.html

Title: Re: Identification Help
Post by: ohioreef on June 29, 2007, 09:57:44

It does look a little like the gorilla crab, but he doesn't have black tips (they are white) and his legs have little black stripes.

Title: Re: Identification Help
Post by: micki on June 29, 2007, 10:48:10

I've always heard if it's hairy it's not reef safe.