ID please

boomer135 · 03/15/2009, 06:07 PM

I just added the last of the live rock and found these crabs at the bottom of the box...should i put them in the tank or not? tries meleves ID and couldnt find them

rgrobe · 03/15/2009, 06:15 PM

The one looks like it is missing both claws and a few legs. It's probably a goner since it won't be able to feed itself. The other appears to have pointy black claws and lots of bristles or hair. That is usually a sign that it is not reef safe. If ther is nothing you value in the refugium you can put the healthy one there. I would euthanize the damaged one. It will probably eventually die of starvation and foul the tank. Neither one should go in the display tank.

Hrlyrydr · 03/15/2009, 06:57 PM

I agree with rgrobe, & From what i have read in here and one the web. I believe this to be a "gorilla crab" not something i would put in a reef tank.

I'm only working on my first salt water set up.

boomer135 · 03/15/2009, 07:40 PM

gotcha ! I wont kill them..I'll just put them back in the gulf later tonight...I think thats the best solution

drunkymunky · 03/15/2009, 08:04 PM

http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/the.../watchout.html

kinda looks like this. gorilla crab

reefman30 · 03/15/2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by boomer135
gotcha ! I wont kill them..I'll just put them back in the gulf later tonight...I think thats the best solution

Do not put them in the gulf.

boomer135 · 03/15/2009, 08:35 PM

why not? they came from the gulf

reefman30 · 03/15/2009, 08:44 PM

The gulf is a big place, unless you know where they came from in the gulf you should not put them in the gulf.

boomer135 · 03/15/2009, 08:47 PM

my rock came from this area off the coast...I bought it from the diver himself...Yes I agree now seeing the pic it is a gorilla crab but its bad for reef tanks notthe reef in general, and back to the gulf he will go.

Clownfish2181 · 03/15/2009, 10:13 PM

They are definately gorilla crabs. I know that because i just spent sleepless nights trying to get the ones i got in on some live rock. They are neat, but are known for eating small fish and anything else they can get a hold of. IMO get rid of them.......

03/15/2009, 06:07 PM	#1
boomer135 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: st pete fl Posts: 193	ID please I just added the last of the live rock and found these crabs at the bottom of the box...should i put them in the tank or not? tries meleves ID and couldnt find them

03/15/2009, 06:57 PM	#3
Hrlyrydr Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 22	I agree with rgrobe, & From what i have read in here and one the web. I believe this to be a "gorilla crab" not something i would put in a reef tank. I'm only working on my first salt water set up. __________________ Keith aka......Hrlyrydr Current Tank Info: setting up a120g wth 90gal, for sump, & 75gal, for refugium.

03/15/2009, 08:04 PM	#5
drunkymunky Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL/ Valrico Posts: 521	http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/the.../watchout.html kinda looks like this. gorilla crab __________________ Joe corals:anthelia, zoas, green/pruple mushroom, pink star polyp, green star polyp, pulsing zenia, two kenya trees, Green Caulastera, chalice eye fish: false perc Current Tank Info: 72 gallon bow

03/15/2009, 06:15 PM	#2
rgrobe Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Diego area Posts: 416	The one looks like it is missing both claws and a few legs. It's probably a goner since it won't be able to feed itself. The other appears to have pointy black claws and lots of bristles or hair. That is usually a sign that it is not reef safe. If ther is nothing you value in the refugium you can put the healthy one there. I would euthanize the damaged one. It will probably eventually die of starvation and foul the tank. Neither one should go in the display tank.

03/15/2009, 07:40 PM	#4
boomer135 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: st pete fl Posts: 193	gotcha ! I wont kill them..I'll just put them back in the gulf later tonight...I think thats the best solution

03/15/2009, 08:35 PM	#7
boomer135 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: st pete fl Posts: 193	why not? they came from the gulf

03/15/2009, 08:44 PM	#8
reefman30 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 137	The gulf is a big place, unless you know where they came from in the gulf you should not put them in the gulf.

03/15/2009, 08:47 PM	#9
boomer135 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: st pete fl Posts: 193	my rock came from this area off the coast...I bought it from the diver himself...Yes I agree now seeing the pic it is a gorilla crab but its bad for reef tanks notthe reef in general, and back to the gulf he will go.

03/15/2009, 10:13 PM	#10
Clownfish2181 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 42	They are definately gorilla crabs. I know that because i just spent sleepless nights trying to get the ones i got in on some live rock. They are neat, but are known for eating small fish and anything else they can get a hold of. IMO get rid of them.......