Crab ID

phxfishguy

Member
I found this little guy in my tank tonight. Any idea what kind of crab he is? I originally thought Emerald when I first saw him, but I don't think so. My wife thought it was a Sally Lightfoot. Any guesses?

 

natclanwy

Active Member
Definetly not an emerald, does look kinda similar to a Sally light foot but the claws look too big so I'm not really sure what it is.
 

ryno_mn

Member
my guess would be a porcelain crab. Check the pic on here and other sites to confirm. The pic on here makes them look purple, but that is the lighting.
 

vmartino

Member
not sure what kind it is, but its claws are big, and if they look sharp i would get him outta there
 

mscarpena

Member
I would deffinately not put him in a reef. I dont know what kind it is, but it does not look reef safe. Most hithiker crabs are not reef safe and will grow large. MOst either eat fish, clams, snails, and some even corals
 

phxfishguy

Member
Update...the little guy didn't make it. He kicked it last week. However, I found another one in my DT. This one I am not going to be able to catch.
 
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