Found a molt... Evil crab?

[christinna77]

Found this molt in my tank just now. Black claw tips, do I go hunting?

 

[christinna77]

Update: I took the rock out from where I found the molt and noticed he was hiding in one of the crevices. I started digging and found another molt there too. I also think I accidentally dismembered the real crab that was in there. Sadly he wouldn't come out and I thought I could grab him with my forceps and pull him out, but I think I may have torn him apart (unless it was another molt?). I don't see anything in the crevice anymore, so we'll see.

 

[Lewbo]

I think this is Pilumnus species (common referred to as a gorilla grab). They’re not reef safe, have been known to eat polyps and snails/hermits. I’m not an expert on crabs but have a google and see what you think

 

[littlefoxx]

Evil crab! Black pointy claws

 

[christinna77]

I think this is Pilumnus species (common referred to as a gorilla grab). They’re not reef safe, have been known to eat polyps and snails/hermits. I’m not an expert on crabs but have a google and see what you think

Thanks! Yeah, I figured it might have been that. He was removed some time ago and I've not seen him in or around the rock anymore, so hopefully we're in the clear :)