emerald crabs

shaners · 05/31/2006, 01:15 PM

ordered emeralds crabs..both showed up and are red color...what is up with that?

snarkes · 05/31/2006, 01:29 PM

There is actually a red emerald crab... apparently its the same thing, eats the same and behaves the same though.

CrystalAZ · 05/31/2006, 01:42 PM

If it has the "scoop" shaped claws, you should be ok.

Crystal

Paintbug · 05/31/2006, 04:29 PM

you have a Mithraculus froceps, instead of a M. sculptus (emerald crab). these are often sold as emeralds, they are from the same family. they do however tend to be more aggresive. so keep your eyes on them.

05/31/2006, 01:15 PM	#1
shaners Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: roseburg oregon Posts: 17	emerald crabs ordered emeralds crabs..both showed up and are red color...what is up with that? __________________ Life is too short, dive in!!! Current Tank Info: 55 gal reef/fish

05/31/2006, 01:42 PM	#3
CrystalAZ Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NW Phoenix, AZ Posts: 4,130	If it has the "scoop" shaped claws, you should be ok. Crystal __________________ SAVE THE BRISTLEWORMS! The BPA reminds you that "Bristleworms are our pals." Current Tank Info: Check out my gallery for lots of tank pics

05/31/2006, 04:29 PM	#4
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	you have a Mithraculus froceps, instead of a M. sculptus (emerald crab). these are often sold as emeralds, they are from the same family. they do however tend to be more aggresive. so keep your eyes on them. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

05/31/2006, 01:29 PM	#2
snarkes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 479	There is actually a red emerald crab... apparently its the same thing, eats the same and behaves the same though.