Evil looking crab. What is it?
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fishissues
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i think its called a gorrilla crab? they eat everything if its a gorrilla
m0nk
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I don't think that's a gorilla crab since it's legs don't appear to be fuzzy. It might be some sort of mithrax, though whatever it is, I definitely agree that it will likely attack something in your tank. The claws are a giveaway, they're meant for more than just picked at algae.
fishissues
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it would be fun to have that guy in a fish only tank if he could survive...
darric
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I figured he's bad. I haven't seen him kill anything but that doesn't mean he didn't. I'll put him in the 40gal "Bad boy" tank. I know it could be impossible to ID this crab 100% since coloring may vary throughout one species, but if anyone has one with coloring like this guy let me know. I'd like to find more info on him but my search has been pretty much dry.
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calvertbill
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Originally Posted by darric
I figured he's bad. I haven't seen him kill anything but that doesn't mean he didn't. I'll put him in the 40gal "Bad boy" tank. I know it could be impossible to ID this crab 100% since coloring may vary throughout one species, but if anyone has one with coloring like this guy let me know. I'd like to find more info on him but my search has been pretty much dry.
If you need to know, I'm almost positive there's a marine science lab near Groton (I haven't lived in Ct. for a long time) and I would think they'd ID it for you. If not, there's always Wood's Hole!
I figured he's bad. I haven't seen him kill anything but that doesn't mean he didn't. I'll put him in the 40gal "Bad boy" tank. I know it could be impossible to ID this crab 100% since coloring may vary throughout one species, but if anyone has one with coloring like this guy let me know. I'd like to find more info on him but my search has been pretty much dry.
If you need to know, I'm almost positive there's a marine science lab near Groton (I haven't lived in Ct. for a long time) and I would think they'd ID it for you. If not, there's always Wood's Hole!
darric
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Originally Posted by Calvertbill
If you need to know, I'm almost positive there's a marine science lab near Groton (I haven't lived in Ct. for a long time) and I would think they'd ID it for you. If not, there's always Wood's Hole!
That's a good idea! Too much effort for me though, LOL! At least he'll look good in the evil tank!
If you need to know, I'm almost positive there's a marine science lab near Groton (I haven't lived in Ct. for a long time) and I would think they'd ID it for you. If not, there's always Wood's Hole!
That's a good idea! Too much effort for me though, LOL! At least he'll look good in the evil tank!
turtlegirl933
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Looks like a strawberry crab...
