can you identify this crab?

[splash1914]

I was looking in all the nooks and crannies in my LR and noticed two crabs sitting together that are using their legs that look alittle like feather dusters or little see through fans to collect food in the current then placing their legs in their mouths. I cant get a good look at them becuase its dark in the crannies!! A flash light makes it worse to see because of the glare!! I have never seen any crab like this. Does anyone know what they are?? Thanks!

 

[jla9508]

Sounds like it could be a Porcelain Crab.

 

[sask]

splash 1914 -
just wanted to say - I love your tank set up - awesome!! Mine is built into a closet - so only really viewable from one side - yours is great!

 

[splash1914]

Thanks, but I dont think it is that one.
Thanks Sask, got any pics of your tank?

 

[bang guy]

Do they resemble this?

 

[splash1914]

the ones in my tank are brown, its hard for me to get a really good look they have the same transparent fan things.

 

[splash1914]

I just got a real good look, bang guy that is what there are. what type of crab is it?

 

[bang guy]

Just like JLA suggested. The crabs in the pic are Porcelain crabs. Here's a closeup showing the "scoops" better:

 

[splash1914]

Thank your bang and jla... Thats exactly it!

 

[gemini]

Love your tank, Splash! Cool pics, thanks for sharing!

 

[splash1914]

Thank you Gemini!

 

[jacksonfish]

splash1914 very nice tank, how big is it?

 

[splash1914]

Thank you, its a custom 180.. 8'L x 2'H x 18"

 

[dsa_mom]

Just in case Bang Guy checks back on this thread--WOW those are great pics!