what is this?

[gowebster]

https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/data/d/dc/dcdad4bb_vbattach217755.jpg
got these crabs in today and cant figure out what the green ball looking thing is in that shell....anyone have a clue..thanks

 

[runn3rb3an]

It looks like green bubble algae to me. a emrald crab will take care of it.

 

[alabama reefer]

I would manually take it out if you can do it without busting it. Busting it will release spores and induce spreading.

 

[gowebster]

Thanks for the help guys..i think i might remove the shell and all..

 

[bigarn]

Originally Posted by gowebster
http:///forum/post/2921704
Thanks for the help guys..i think i might remove the shell and all..

Best thing to do ... and the easiest!

 

[gowebster]

Well i did take it out of the tank and i held it over the trash can and pop the bubble and it wasnt soft it was really hard.