What crab is this?

[ssunthar]

Hi Experts, Found this crab today (about 1.5cm)... not sure if it is good or bad. Thanks.

 

[hds4216]

Really blurry pics, but in general, banish all unknown crabs to the sump. They're just too risky.

 

[ssunthar]

Really blurry pics, but in general, banish all unknown crabs to the sump. They're just too risky.

Thank you. Are there a list of good crabs for reef tank available?

 

[hds4216]

Thank you. Are there a list of good crabs for reef tank available?

Most tiny hermit crabs are a good place to start. Some recommend emerald crabs, and there are cool ones like porcelain crabs and anemone crabs that are also sometimes good.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Fiddlers , barely. If hairy- a no no.

 

[ssunthar]

Most tiny hermit crabs are a good place to start. Some recommend emerald crabs, and there are cool ones like porcelain crabs and anemone crabs that are also sometimes good.

Thanks.

 

[ssunthar]

Fiddlers , barely. If hairy- a no no.

Thanks

 

[Jekyl]

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[1guydude]

If its hairy or has sharp pointy claws its probably a no.
Ive gotten black crabs that look like emeralds but get a little bigger.
Look up gorillia crab hitchhikers. You might see your guy.
Hths
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[ssunthar]

If its hairy or has sharp pointy claws its probably a no.
Ive gotten black crabs that look like emeralds but get a little bigger.
Look up gorillia crab hitchhikers. You might see your guy.
Hths
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Thank you

 

[ssunthar]

Been looking for it but not able to find it yet... hope i can catch it before it is too late.

 

[1guydude]

If u cab find the rock he hides in. Pull the rock and fw bath it to remove the crab.
U can look at night time with a red light or black uv/blue actinic light. U might catch his red eyes. Glad i could help.
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[Tcook]

Say no to emerald crabs. Even on St. Patrick's day.

 

[Nano925]

Pom Pom(boxing)crab ?

 

[1guydude]

Emeralds are fine. Lol. Sally light foots not so much. Lol
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[1guydude]

It certinaly looks like one nano. With the strips

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Say no to emerald crabs. Even on St. Patrick's day.

Why do you say that, they are good little grass eaters

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

It certinaly looks like one nano. With the strips

Looks like Sally light foot to me

 

[Nano925]

That’s my little dude right there.

 

[Tcook]

Why do you say that, they are good little grass eaters

They are good scoly eaters too. I just won't trust them ever again.