ID Please

[rookie954]

This is what I found in my tank, it looks like a spider and not a crab, I hope I am right at least about that part. As far as what it is I am lost, please help.

 

[alison]

:scared: Woh! looks narly! Is it my imagination or does it have a

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lookin thing on its forhead? I'd be afraid my fish would be meals for that mean lookin dude. Email us with size and details on its behavior please. Good luck, alison

 

[rookie954]

The POD ( I hope I used the right word) is about 1inch:thinking:

 

[adamz]

i think it might be an arrow crab but im not sure prolly isnt

 

[bang guy]

It's an organism called a pycnogonid. They eat mostly Aiptasia.

 

[rookie954]

Thank you all for your help.

Bang Guy, you hit it right on the head, that is exactly what it looks like. my only question is. Is it a keeper or discard?

 

[bang guy]

It's ugly but useful. Once you run out of Aiptasia they will probably disappear.
They are quite uncommon...

 

[bang guy]

Magic - Did I miss an ID for you???
Sorry if I did.
Bang

 

[rookie954]

I saw this in another post and it is for you.
Bang Guy
Can you please take a look at this and let us know if you can add any insight. Thanks.
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/#post867839