Simulated Fish Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Hey guys I picked up a couple new frags for my birthday today and on one of the rocks this little guy hiched in! I know most crabs are frowned on but anyone able to make a positive I'd? Link to comment
Mirya Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 What type of frags did you get? Any SPS? Link to comment
bzphotog Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 wow thick looking guy. A gorilla type? Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 What type of frags did you get? Any SPS? 2 yuma rics $10 bucks each b day special Link to comment
ReefWeeds Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 it kinda looks like a little acro crab to me... Link to comment
D Z Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Red mithrax crab(pretty sure)...the red variety of emerald crab. Usually considered "reef safe". Some have been known to eat softies but generally they dont unless very hungry. Link to comment
rone_kevin66 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Never trust a crab Link to comment
ndrobey Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Look up ruby mithrax crab and see if it matches. Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Red mithrax crab(pretty sure)...the red variety of emerald crab. Usually considered "reef safe". Some have been known to eat softies but generally they dont unless very hungry. Look up ruby mithrax crab and see if it matches.Could be but don't see any with its coloring, red/pink with white stripes He has made home on the rock one of the Yuma'scame on Purple with orange tips Yuma Ric! Link to comment
SunWyrm Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Whatever he is, he's very cool looking! Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 Whatever he is, he's very cool looking! Thanks, I'm a firm believer in letting hitchhikers live untell I can id or see negitive behaviour. Link to comment
CronicReefer Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I definitely think it's some type of gorilla crab. Most hitchhikers turn out to be reef safe and of course can always be removed if needed. I've always found crabs to be great members of the clean up crew. Although I did have a red hermit that loved to eat acans so always be vigilant. Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted February 14, 2016 Author Share Posted February 14, 2016 I definitely think it's some type of gorilla crab. Most hitchhikers turn out to be reef safe and of course can always be removed if needed. I've always found crabs to be great members of the clean up crew. Although I did have a red hermit that loved to eat acans so always be vigilant. I thought that as a possible I'd but no black tips at all on the little guy. :/ Link to comment
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