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03/12/2010, 09:30 PM
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What the he!! kind of crab is this???
I have been watching this crab in my tank for the last week or so. I think it came in with some rock that a coral was attached to. Today he was on a rock that I could catch him in. I assume I dont want him in my tank. I spared him his life for the moment. Any info would be appreciated!
 
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03/12/2010, 09:40 PM
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It looks like it might be a stone crab thats missing a pincher... Eat it! lol
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03/12/2010, 10:04 PM
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i agree with the gator, we call them rock crabs. No you don't want it in your tank. Watch your fingers.
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03/12/2010, 10:12 PM
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Cool looking crab put him in your sump.
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03/12/2010, 10:24 PM
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Keep him out of the display tank, as said above.
Nice sump monster. Kinda heavy bioload though. Might make an interesting tankmate for a mantis shrimp.
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03/12/2010, 10:36 PM
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Only reason I question if I should put him in the sump is because between the filter socks and the alpha 300, he might starve! Not sure whats a worse fate though since I did have a steak knife in my hand in case I couldn't pry him out the rock alive.
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03/12/2010, 11:34 PM
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Though im not 100% on the topic, I would not place him with anything living. If it is a stone crab, they eat crusteations, unless you remove both claws in which case they will become herbovourous (thats probably not a word!). Be careful with the claw though, I go fishing for them down here in FL, they are mean little buggers and strong!!!
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03/12/2010, 11:37 PM
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I can't beleive you put that thing in your hand. You're crazy!
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