Got a crab. How bad?

[Terence]

What crab is this, and how bad is it for my tank. It has tripled in size in three months and the body alone is more than an inch front to back with the whole thing about 2.5”.

The last segment of its claws is long but with relatively tiny pincers.

 

[ndrwater]

That looks an awful lot like a spider crab.. I would sump him..
Spider crabs can be 3' leg to leg, but are normally found in temperate waters...

 

[SAPPER]

I would say one of the majoidea

 

[ReefSlice]

Just a decorator crab, pretty much harmless, although it might pick up small frags or rocks and carry them around.

 

[SAPPER]

Each crab is different, without knowing its exact species name is a risk. No true crab should be trusted they are all opportunists.

 

[kschweer]

I would agree with decorator crab. Maybe #reefsquad can confirm.

 

[Crabs McJones]

I would agree with decorator crab. Maybe #reefsquad can confirm.

+1

 

[evolved]

I see a decorator crab too, but a better photo in light other than just blue would help.

 

[User1]

Well, if it is a decorator crab it needs to go back to designer school or whatever they partake in. That or find better parents. Clearly it didn't get the memo or correct training :)

 

[Lovemyreef2015]

I agree as well. It's a decorator crab

 

[eatbreakfast]

I'm seeing a decorator crab as well. An underrated crustacean.

 

[Terence]

good info - looks like this one:
http://www.crustaceology.com/?t=68&...f3718b9ace&q=a136abbbb90f72ee29024227140c5b27

http://www.crustaceology.com/?t=68&...f3718b9ace&q=a136abbbb90f72ee29024227140c5b27

http://species-identification.org/s...pan&menuentry=soorten&id=975&tab=beschrijving

It comes from areas that many of our corals come from so it certainly is a good candidate.

Still does not tell me if I should worry or not.

 

[JBKReef]

Soon to be released product from Apex the CRB- Crab Relocation Bracket. Removes unwanted crabs in a humane and efficient manner.

 

[Terence]

Soon to be released product from Apex the CRB- Crab Relocation Bracket. Removes unwanted crabs in a humane and efficient manner.

I LIKE IT!

 

[eatbreakfast]

I've haddecorators with some small and sedentary fish without issue.

 

[cracker]

I think it's pretty neat ! Keep an eye on him though. I don't trust "any" crab anyway. Except a porcelain . They are soo cool !

 

[Potatohead]

I think this is typically a question for your doctor :eek:

 

[SAPPER]

I think it's pretty neat ! Keep an eye on him though. I don't trust "any" crab anyway. Except a porcelain . They are soo cool !

Thats what i mean by true crab, a porcelain is not a true crab.

 

[Naoxyn]

Each crab is different, without knowing its exact species name is a risk. No true crab should be trusted they are all opportunists.

I laughed at this, probably harder than I should have. Thank you for that.

 

[SAPPER]

I laughed at this, probably harder than I should have. Thank you for that.

Lol, I dont get it.... what was funny