Crab ID

[40west]

This guy popped out of a live rock that I was moving in a tank that hasn't had any new additions in 8 months. His shell is about 3/8" across. The rock was aquacultured in the Gulf. Any ID would be appreciated.

 

[Reefing102]

My guess would be a color variant of Mithraculus forceps. I have one in my tank as well from my KP rock

 

[steveschuerger]

Looks like a Mithrax. They eat everything from leftovers to algae. Very rarely a problem. Should be fine .

 

[40west]

My guess would be a color variant of Mithraculus forceps. I have one in my tank as well from my KP rock

Thanks. That's where my rock came from also. I'll move him back to the tank.