Monster crab hitcher !

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yeffre kix

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I just got the crap scared out of me when I was cleaning my fuge!
I found this guy in my 45 gal refugium. Any thoughts on what he might be? The tile he's sitting on is 6 inches so I figure he was a good 5 inches across. I was having trouble growing algae in my fuge, I wonder if this guy was the reason.
 
fishieness

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it looks like he has sharp claws though, in which case, he would eat things like corals and inverts and maybe even fish.
 
clown52

clown52

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I don't know his front claws look more like those of a Mithrax crab to me and they only eat algae.
If you don't get an ID just start a little 10g tank and drop in a snail and a hermit. You'll find out real quick if he eats those.
 
mr.125

mr.125

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"it looks like he has sharp claws though, in which case, he would eat things like corals and inverts and maybe even fish."
If you look closer you notice it DOEST have sharp claws....rounded like an emerald.
 
aw2

aw2

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We need to find someone with a big Mantis and have the "CRAB AND MANTIS BATTLE ROYALE"!!!! :cheer:
Too bad I dont still have my big female Peacock!
 
fishieness

fishieness

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Originally Posted by Mr.125
If you look closer you notice it DOEST have sharp claws....rounded like an emerald.
hmmm..... it is hard to tell...... but now with a closer look, im not entirely sure. lol
 
celacanthr

celacanthr

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Ia m gonna say definantly an emerald. Notice the white on the end of the claws. Also notice how the tip of the claw, where the two half's come together when he closes its claws is flat. also, notice the dark green color, and the slightly hairy legs. I would say that they are probably a danger bye that size to fish, but would be fine in a (very cool) species tank, or a non-photosynthetic reef.
 
robpsca

robpsca

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Originally Posted by Yeffre Kix
I just got the crap scared out of me when I was cleaning my fuge!
I found this guy in my 45 gal refugium. Any thoughts on what he might be? The tile he's sitting on is 6 inches so I figure he was a good 5 inches across. I was having trouble growing algae in my fuge, I wonder if this guy was the reason.
Hey Reffre. we live in PS. where do you get your supplies from fish,corals? we have one store here. just wondering if you have one in town and if it has a good selection. would love to hear more
barehandsmassage@aol.com if ya cld email me info
thanks
 
fishieness

fishieness

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
Ia m gonna say definantly an emerald. Notice the white on the end of the claws. Also notice how the tip of the claw, where the two half's come together when he closes its claws is flat. also, notice the dark green color, and the slightly hairy legs. I would say that they are probably a danger bye that size to fish, but would be fine in a (very cool) species tank, or a non-photosynthetic reef.
im going to have to completly (and respecfuly) disagree. i realy dont think it is one.... unless possibly a female.... do the femals have the big claws too? are males the only ones avalible in the aquarium trade? im not sure if they are or if they look different,.
 
celacanthr

celacanthr

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I am sorry that my post seems abrasive. it is hard to express emotions with words. it was meant with intrigue.
 
fishieness

fishieness

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Originally Posted by CELACANTHr
Yes, females have the same claws, and are as available as males. What makes you think it is a female?
no, dont worry about the post celecanth. it was taken kindly and without anything bad. but i appreciate you trying to make sure that i know it wasnt rude :joy:
i didnt think it was a female. i just wasnt sure if they were different than the males since emerald crabs have the one big claw. and in the animal kingdom, most of the time, the males have the big something. like male fiddiler crabs have a big claw, so i wasnt sure if emerald crabs were the same. however, this is why i dont think it is an emerald. it doesnt have a big claw. it also looks more brown and less "beefy", as my cousins would say. it doesnt appear to have the same body structure as an emerald crab. plus emeralds have entirely green claws, while here they appear to turn white at the tips.
 
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