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Rowan Savage

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Hi, I just picked up this frogspawn but it has this crab hiding on it. It is covered in algae has eight legs and is a light brownish colour. Is it harmful to fish or coral? If so should I just put it in my Fuge any help is appreciated.

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Look like Teddy bear crab ( Xanthidae sp.) Remove him.
 
Decorator crab? i do think it is a teddy bear!
 

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