Can someone ID this crab for me?

[Calebb8133]

I cought this crab in West Palm beach today and would like to put him in my tank but am not sure what kind of crab it is. I also have a feather duster so want to be careful about that too. Also any help to into him to the tank would help to :)

 

[Jacked Reefer]

Don’t know the exact species but it looks like a carnivorous crab. Would 100 percent eat your feather duster

 

[Calebb8133]

Don’t know the exact species but it looks like a carnivorous crab. Would 100 percent eat your feather duster

Is there a way I could test it without harming him or the feather duster?

 

[Jacked Reefer]

Is there a way I could test it without harming him or the feather duster?

Try feeding him a piece of shrimp or fish.

 

[Calebb8133]

Try feeding him a piece of shrimp or fish.

And observe how he eats it?

 

[Jacked Reefer]

And observe how he eats it?

If he eats it. Then he will go after your feather duster, snails, and maybe even fish. If he doesn’t. There is a small chance he would be safe. But honestly I wold be very suprised if he didn’t eat it

 

[Calebb8133]

If he eats it. Then he will go after your feather duster, snails, and maybe even fish. If he doesn’t. There is a small chance he would be safe. But honestly I wold be very suprised if he didn’t eat it

Ok thx will give it a try