Anyone know what kind of Crab this is?

[blake41]

I couldn't get a great picture of him. He has spines on his legs and I don't think he's an emerald. I was just wondering if he's reef safe or not. If you have an idea let me know. Thanks

 

[Wicked Color]

Def not emerald, dunno beyond that.

 

[blake41]

Here is a better pic

 

[blake41]

Should I be worried about this guy?

 

[Wicked Color]

yes, pointy claws=bad, just keep an eye on him to see what his behavior is.

 

[the_fish_man]

Pretty sure it might be a gorilla crab which are not reef safe. Does it have black claws?

 

[dv3]

its a hairy crab

 

[blake41]

Pretty sure it might be a gorilla crab which are not reef safe. Does it have black claws?

Are they reef safe?

 

[SAZAMA]

my bet is not reef safe, but what do I know

 

[asn-naso]

If you decide to get rid of it, I'll take it and throw it into a 2.5 gal tank by itself.

 

[Off The Deep End]

whatever it is its cool but not reef safe

 

[blake41]

I finally caught him and set him up in his own 1.5 Gallon Aquarium

 

[Wicked Color]

he is cool!

 

[Cherub]

looks like a spiny lathrope

 

[Dane]

bitchin crab would be cool if he got big
in that tank

 

[Dane]

bitchin crab would be cool if he got big
in that tank

 

[projectx]

Pretty cool looking, cool that you made him his own little home

 

[blake41]

He seems to like the new home. He also likes eating brine shrimp.

 

[Walter White]

I hope I never get crabs like that.

 

[jonthefb]

did you add any florida aquacultured rock to your system? It looks like a gorilla crab.