Crab. Is he a good guy?

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  1. JustinJames222

    JustinJames222 Plankton

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    He is kind of big. Should I be worried about him?

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    These were the best pics I could take :(
     
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I think I would capture the crab and put it in your sump of fuge.
     
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  3. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Agreed with above
     
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  4. JustinJames222

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    Will he live without light in the sump?
     
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  5. 2in10

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    Yes, just drop a pellet or two of food in daily and it will be fine. It looks similar to a hitchhiker I have. I was told that the crab could eat algae for a while then decide it wants coral the go back to algae. If you can add a refugium it would be happier IME.
     
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  6. JustinJames222

    JustinJames222 Plankton

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    I'm still reading up on the whole fuge concept... it seems basically like another tank lol. Maybe I'll make my empty 56 gallon a refugium!!!
     
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  7. 2in10

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    LOL that would be a great refugium. You could make it into a display refugium with a variety of macro-alga.
     
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  8. rc_mcwaters3

    rc_mcwaters3 Clown Trigger

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    it kinda looks like a sally light foot crab but I would need a little clearer pic to make sure.

    would put into my fuge thought either way
     
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  9. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    PM John Maloney at Reef Cleaners with the pic. I am sure he can identify him for you.:)
     
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  10. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    if in doubt, take it out.

    Also it rhymes.
     
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