Gorilla crab?

avshockey311 · 12/19/2004, 11:09 PM

For those of you that are familiar with gorilla crabs, can you take a look at my thread and pics to tell me if you think it is a gorilla crab? Personally, I don't think that it is...it doesn't have to big black claws that I have heard they have. I have had it for several months and nothing has happened to fish, inverts, or corals. Any information is appreciated! Thanks!

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dwculp · 12/20/2004, 12:26 AM

It is very hard to tell from your pics. Gorilla crabs will be hairy all over, the legs and the carapace.

avshockey311 · 12/20/2004, 12:28 AM

his legs and body are both hairy.

nuts590 · 12/22/2004, 11:31 PM

yeah, I can tell you from even the blurry shots it's a gorilla.. hairy little ()*&$@#ers with black tips on their pointy little claws. Yeah, it's a gorilla... be careful, if you've ever been a rage-a-holic, these things will send you reaching for the happy pills in short order. There have been many a night I've wondered just how to get that last sucker outta my tank. Find it, kill it (or relocate it) but believe me, get it out of the tank.

12/19/2004, 11:09 PM	#1
avshockey311 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,643	Gorilla crab? For those of you that are familiar with gorilla crabs, can you take a look at my thread and pics to tell me if you think it is a gorilla crab? Personally, I don't think that it is...it doesn't have to big black claws that I have heard they have. I have had it for several months and nothing has happened to fish, inverts, or corals. Any information is appreciated! Thanks! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...hreadid=489696 __________________ Surgeon General's WARNING: This hobby may be addictive, and has also been known to drain bank accounts. Current Tank Info: 90 AGA MegaFlow, 120 lbs. LR, RedSea Berlin skimmer, 20 gallon sump, 2 150W Metal Halide

12/20/2004, 12:26 AM	#2
dwculp Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 2,338	It is very hard to tell from your pics. Gorilla crabs will be hairy all over, the legs and the carapace. __________________ Remember, it will only get worse before it gets worse. Current Tank Info: 10 years - Currently have a 100 FOWLR

12/20/2004, 12:28 AM	#3
avshockey311 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Nebraska Posts: 1,643	his legs and body are both hairy. __________________ Surgeon General's WARNING: This hobby may be addictive, and has also been known to drain bank accounts. Current Tank Info: 90 AGA MegaFlow, 120 lbs. LR, RedSea Berlin skimmer, 20 gallon sump, 2 150W Metal Halide

12/22/2004, 11:31 PM	#4
nuts590 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: West Busway Posts: 54	yeah, I can tell you from even the blurry shots it's a gorilla.. hairy little ()*&$@#ers with black tips on their pointy little claws. Yeah, it's a gorilla... be careful, if you've ever been a rage-a-holic, these things will send you reaching for the happy pills in short order. There have been many a night I've wondered just how to get that last sucker outta my tank. Find it, kill it (or relocate it) but believe me, get it out of the tank.