Ohio Reef

Reef Discussion => Inverts => Topic started by: bbtm64 on July 08, 2013, 19:08:02

Title: unknown crab
Post by: bbtm64 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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Title: Re: unknown crab
Post by: chromiumlux 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.

Title: Re: unknown crab
Post by: Ashlar on July 08, 2013, 21:13:04

Agreed- those are steak knives, not salad tongs.

Title: Re: unknown crab
Post by: bbtm64 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.

Title: Re: unknown crab
Post by: Sonnyred 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...

Title: Re: unknown crab
Post by: chromiumlux 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.