Crab under a rock

[Be102]

Sorry these pictures a really bad... Randomly decided to look at my tank with my flashlight and was amazed to see this little guy walking around under a rock. Barely can see him and still trying to get a better picture. He seems to be some sort of hairy hermit? Strange considering this tank has not had a new addition in months... Hopefully you guys have some sort of idea!? He seemed to have some sort of claws. Does hairy mean non-reef safe?!

 

[xviijdx]

Looks like a hermit for sure, If he has outgrown his shell, They have to find some kindof protection, Hint the rock. Get a few shells to add to the tank. bet youll seehim crawling around in a new shell! hope this helps bud.

 

[Be102]

Looks like a hermit for sure, If he has outgrown his shell, They have to find some kindof protection, Hint the rock. Get a few shells to add to the tank. bet youll seehim crawling around in a new shell! hope this helps bud.

Could possibly be a hermit, But I am thinking some sort of other crab that doesn't need a shell. I am pretty sure I know what my hermits look like, but you might be right lol theres always room for more critters. He sorta reminds me of hairy emerald crab.

 

[xviijdx]

Wellif i had a better picture i could tell you, But however if it is a hairy crab, did you recently add anything to the tank, Could be a hitch hiker, Hairy=scary IMo

 

[Be102]

Wellif i had a better picture i could tell you, But however if it is a hairy crab, did you recently add anything to the tank, Could be a hitch hiker, Hairy=scary IMo

Thats the scary part :/ havent added a new thing into my tank in months... its strange. I'll try to get a better picture. He doesn't seem very frightened by my flashlight, he kinda just dances just out of reach of my camera.

 

[Sm51498]

All crabs are only at best safe with caution imo. If you want to be safe, you can trap him but I usually let them alone unless they prove to be problem or start growing too big. When they get bigger they get bold and really easy to catch.

 

[ahiggins]

Looks like some sort of mithrax crab.
You could make him your new sump lord ;)

 

[Be102]

Looks like some sort of mithrax crab.
You could make him your new sump lord ;)

I don't know much but I immediately thought of some sort of Mithrax crab. He's living under my rock notorious for bristle worms, maybe he's making them his dessert?

 

[ahiggins]

hahaha lets hope so! I hate those buggers

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

Look for molts.

 

[Traderdan]

It kind of looks like a gorilla crab. If it has small hairs and small black tipped claws then that's what it is.

 

[Be102]

It kind of looks like a gorilla crab. If it has small hairs and small black tipped claws then that's what it is.

His claws seemed more white rather than black. Will continue to search

 

[TighTT]

I dont trust any hairy crabs in my tank(s)....fyi.

 

[Be102]

I dont trust any hairy crabs in my tank(s)....fyi.

thats what I have read.. like I said it's strange I haven't added anything new in months, haven't seen him till yesterday.. can't find him now..

 

[Traderdan]

I didn't realize this little sucker was in my tank for three months. In past month I have had three baby urchins. Never had one in my tank before. I have found these sea creatures are just great at hide and seek.

 

[Slarti]

Looks like some sort of mithrax crab.
You could make him your new sump lord ;)

Sump lord, I like that! Got a crab in my sump, not sure what it is and should probably try and find out but it has all but tripled in size in 6 months. Getting to the stage where I wonder if it will be better with a nice hot sauce or just some garlic butter...

PS It does seem to keep things relatively clean around its home though but won't be able to keep it much longer.

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

PS It does seem to keep things relatively clean around its home though but won't be able to keep it much longer.

good reason to upgrade, not that we ever really need a reason:rolleyes:

 

[Slarti]

good reason to upgrade, not that we ever really need a reason:rolleyes:

Yip I can see how that conversation will work well...but Honey, they said I need a MUCH bigger tank or else the crab must go....no it won't cost that much to upgrade...how much exactly, well it all depends!

 

[TighTT]

I didn't realize this little sucker was in my tank for three months. In past month I have had three baby urchins. Never had one in my tank before. I have found these sea creatures are just great at hide and seek.

#SPSkiller