Can you ID this crab?

Debbie64 · 12/07/2006, 06:22 PM

Found him in my display and put him in the fuge. He's obviously not one of the scarlet or blue leg. The pic's not very good, but he's a good 3/4" big, he's a deep shade of red with cream or yellowish tips on all claws and he has one huge left claw.

He's really beautiful, but I don't want him munching on anything he shouldn't.

saltycreefer · 12/07/2006, 06:26 PM

I dont know what it is but I wouldn't remove it from my tank.

Chaotic Reefer4u · 12/07/2006, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by Debbie64
Found him in my display and put him in the fuge. He's obviously not one of the scarlet or blue leg. The pic's not very good, but he's a good 3/4" big, he's a deep shade of red with cream or yellowish tips on all claws and he has one huge left claw.

He's really beautiful, but I don't want him munching on anything he shouldn't.

hi debbie, looks harmless to me also. looks like a hybrid scarlet, i would'nt worry about it too much until you see something getting ripped apart or nipped at, hope this help's...

a4twenty · 12/08/2006, 05:03 AM

calcinus tibicen or orange claw hermit, they are considered aquarium friendly but i'd still keep an eye on him.

is he a lefty?

Debbie64 · 12/08/2006, 11:30 AM

Thanks! Yep, he's a southpaw.

He's really cool looking. I think he'll be happy enough in the fuge.

12/07/2006, 06:22 PM	#1
Debbie64 Save a fish; eat a burger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 253	Can you ID this crab? Found him in my display and put him in the fuge. He's obviously not one of the scarlet or blue leg. The pic's not very good, but he's a good 3/4" big, he's a deep shade of red with cream or yellowish tips on all claws and he has one huge left claw. He's really beautiful, but I don't want him munching on anything he shouldn't.

12/07/2006, 06:26 PM	#2
saltycreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Fairfield,CT Posts: 1,696	I dont know what it is but I wouldn't remove it from my tank. __________________ I love being a turtle!!! Current Tank Info: Got out of tanks for a little while.

12/08/2006, 05:03 AM	#4
a4twenty Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,603	calcinus tibicen or orange claw hermit, they are considered aquarium friendly but i'd still keep an eye on him. is he a lefty?

12/08/2006, 11:30 AM	#5
Debbie64 Save a fish; eat a burger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Monterey Bay, CA Posts: 253	Thanks! Yep, he's a southpaw. He's really cool looking. I think he'll be happy enough in the fuge.