Red emerald crab?

[Yoda3983]

Hi all,

I got this from the local fish shop they said it was an emerald crab but red and it happens some times. Just thought I would post some pictures for opinions? The shop have a very good reputation so hoping they are right.

 

[Billldg]

Its a Ruby Mithrax crab, which is a red Emerald crab. I have one as well. They both eat bubble algae and such.

Emerald/Ruby Mithrax Crab

Resides : Rocks and horizontal surfaces Consumes : Hair Algae, Complex Macroalgae and Turf Algae Max Size (Carapace): 1 or 25mm Origin : Caribbean Availability:...

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[hllb]

Yup, ruby mithrax. I had one and loved that guy.