Crab Hitchhiker

[user 2204]

Looking for a possible id on a crab hitchhicker. Picked up some rock today for my 7 gallon frag tank and found this little guy crawling on the counter as I was looking at the rocks before putting them into the tank.

Size wise he is about the size of my finger nail, not very big at all. And color is a light green and a little fuzzy.

Thanks,
Alex

 

[ashton]

Looks like an emerald crab from the pic but hard to tell. Is it Like this ? http://www.fishlore.com/profile-emeraldcrab.htm

 

[user 2204]

Not an emerald crab. At least it doesn't look like my emeralds that I have. )

Also on both of the pinchers it has a little black at the tips. I'll try and get a better picture later.

 

[Network_Guy]

Does it look like this? If so its a Gorilla Crab and is not reef safe.


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[user 2204]

Does it look like this? If so its a Gorilla Crab and is not reef safe.


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That would be it.

Thanks G.G. for the help and the picture.

Alex

 

[Network_Guy]

Glad I could help.

 

[user 2204]

Now I'm going to have to go and find the little guy. )

At least it is only a 7 gallon tank and not any bigger. *LOL*

Alex

 

[Network_Guy]

No kidding, they can be a challenge to catch. Good luck with the hunt.

Now I'm going to have to go and find the little guy. )

At least it is only a 7 gallon tank and not any bigger. *LOL*

Alex

 

[srasler]

I made a crab trap. I used a G2 bottle, cut off the top and inverted it into the bottle. Placed it in a spot under a ledge in my tank. Added some shells and some brine shrimp inside the trap, and got the gorilla crab in about 3 days.

Just a suggestion,

BTW- I had to remove my hermit crabs, and replace the brine shrimp everyday.

Now I'm going to have to go and find the little guy. )

At least it is only a 7 gallon tank and not any bigger. *LOL*

Alex

 

[Herefishyfishy]

If you catch him, donate to a sump. Great cleaners when away from other corals, etc.