Small Crab

[ptrahan]

Gulf live Rock order. Black tips on claws less than 1/2 inch across. Friend or foe?

 

[thatone08]

Gorilla crab. Foe.

 

[WVNed]

Ar-1504 HAIRY CRAB, Pilumnus sayi

A small form usually under 2 inches with black tipped chelipeds. It is found in fouling habitats and is often found commensal with tunicates. Size 2-4 cm.

Each: $15.50​

 

[thatone08]

I’m thinking gorilla because of the tips on the claws. If you want to keep the crab, put in the sump if you have one. Otherwise keep an eye out for it going after fish, inverts etc.

 

[ptrahan]

I’m thinking gorilla because of the tips on the claws. If you want to keep the crab, put in the sump if you have one. Otherwise keep an eye out for it going after fish, inverts etc.

Thanks!