Lil crab hitchhiker on kp aquatics

[WyoMt.Chef]

Hello all trying to Id this little guy, came in on a kp aquatics order.

 

[duberii]

Looks like it could be a xanthid crab because of the black claws (I think)- if it has sharp black claws, get rid of it.

 

[king aiptasia]

He's cute, I agree he is a type of Xanthid, I wouldn't trust him with fancy corals, if your tank is fowlr its safe otherwise sump him or give him to a local friend if you got invertebrates at risk. a lot of young folks might enjoy a pet crab as a first saltwater pet

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

Looks like it could be a xanthid crab because of the black claws (I think)- if it has sharp black claws, get rid of it.

It does have some pointy pinchers and xanthid seems to be the only resemblance I can find, he's going to be deported. I'm seeing if someone might be interested. This is a new set up and I'm seeding my tank with kp's live rock. I already have a renegade gorilla in the tank that cared not about my hyper or hypo saline dip Thank you!

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

He's cute, I agree he is a type of Xanthid, I wouldn't trust him with fancy corals, if your tank is fowlr its safe otherwise sump him or give him to a local friend if you got invertebrates at risk. a lot of young folks might enjoy a pet crab as a first saltwater pet.

He's cute, I agree he is a type of Xanthid, I wouldn't trust him with fancy corals, if your tank is fowlr its safe otherwise sump him or give him to a local friend if you got invertebrates at risk. a lot of young folks might enjoy a pet crab as a first saltwater pet

Yea I'm gonna see if I can convince someone to take him and the 3 gorillas I've found so far

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

Care to take a stab at what these little blobs are lol. They're quite colorful!

 

[Jeffcb]

I just got some KP. I keep everything except for on Gorilla crab. It was huge, could of boiled it.

 

[duberii]

Not sure about that first picture- does it move? Is it more round or flattened?

That second one is a chiton- pretty much a snail in the form of a pillbug. Good algae eater.

 

[king aiptasia]

I just got some KP. I keep everything except for on Gorilla crab. It was huge, could of boiled it.

don't boil xanthid crabs you might die

 

[vetteguy53081]

It IS Xanthid and member of grouping Gorilla crabs and Not to be trusted. If you really feel its cute- Place in sump and enjoy it.

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

I just got some KP. I keep everything except for on Gorilla crab. It was huge, could of boiled it.

Yea 4 so far on 10lbs ! All around a nickel in size. Not quite a meal but..

 

[king aiptasia]

It does have some pointy pinchers and xanthid seems to be the only resemblance I can find, he's going to be deported. I'm seeing if someone might be interested. This is a new set up and I'm seeding my tank with kp's live rock. I already have a renegade gorilla in the tank that cared not about my hyper or hypo saline dip Thank you!

if you know any teens or non reefing friends talk to them and ask if they want to get started in an easy saltwater setup otherwise if you got enough gorillas maybe you could mail them to me, and I can compansate you for the trouble

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

Not sure about that first picture- does it move? Is it more round or flattened?

That second one is a chiton- pretty much a snail in the form of a pillbug. Good algae eater.

Theyre stationary it seems so far like a solid gel. Only been in water though for 1hour

 

[duberii]

Theyre stationary it seems so far like a solid gel. Only been in water though for 1hour

Probably some type of sponge- some can grow out of control, but most will die off after a while in our tanks due to starvation.

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

if you know any teens or non reefing friends talk to them and ask if they want to get started in an easy saltwater setup otherwise if you got enough gorillas maybe you could mail them to me, and I can compansate you for the trouble

As of right now theyre hanging out in a jar with a little tank water. I have a gorilla to try and fish out of the rock still it looks to be quarter sized. I will try to rehab them from their journey and will keep you updated if they're doing well. You can just pay the shipping if they rehab and it's all good! Would a daily water change be ok for them. I am just getting started on this hobby and don't have any spare filters or anything. I do have a couple extra heaters.

 

[WyoMt.Chef]

Probably some type of sponge- some can grow out of control, but most will die off after a while in our tanks due to starvation.

Awesome thank you! Fun stuff. Biological smorgasbord lol

 

[king aiptasia]

As of right now theyre hanging out in a jar with a little tank water. I have a gorilla to try and fish out of the rock still it looks to be quarter sized. I will try to rehab them from their journey and will keep you updated if they're doing well. You can just pay the shipping if they rehab and it's all good! Would a daily water change be ok for them. I am just getting started on this hobby and don't have any spare filters or anything. I do have a couple extra heaters.

yeah this will be fine for them