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Unread 04/23/2008, 09:07 PM   #1
lov'ncrabs
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"volunteer" crab

Tonight I noticed a tiny crab in a crevice of my live rock. It is about .5", flat, white-ish with speckles, and very hairy legs.
Any thoughts as to what this is?
My only concern is could it be harmful to any of my nano reef inhabitants?
Thanks for any insight!


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Unread 04/23/2008, 09:43 PM   #2
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Can you remove it and get a pic?


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Unread 04/24/2008, 12:02 AM   #3
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see if you can find it here

http://home2.pacific.net.ph/%7Esweet...itchcrabs.html


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Unread 04/24/2008, 10:54 PM   #4
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tkeracer619,
Thanks for the link. If I had to guess, I would say the Galatheid crabs look most likely.

plateboy3293,
I tried to flush or suck him out tonight - no luck. Will try again tomorrow. He seems to stay in the same crevice so far.

Thanks again for the help(s).


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