is this crab reef safe?

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  1. solomon

    solomon Astrea Snail

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    Hi i found this crab in a small coral between the polyps it blended into the coral i got him out and im holding it in a cup so i would like to know if its reef safe or not if yes ill get him back in the tank?? thanks
     

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  2. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    I have no idea, just wanted to say how cool he looks!
     
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  3. solomon

    solomon Astrea Snail

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    I know i never thought a crab can look nice this one is actually good looking!
     
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  4. Ford101

    Ford101 Fire Shrimp

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    no idea but it looks sweet! how big is he?
     
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  5. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Cool looking crab. I never trust them myself but heres a bump
     
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  6. solomon

    solomon Astrea Snail

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    about 1/2 to 3/4 of a inch.
     
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  7. solomon

    solomon Astrea Snail

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    if he wouldn't be so cool looking i wouldn't consider keeping it!
     
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  8. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    Look up images on acroporal crab maybe. Also chucks addiction has a ton of hitch hiker crab info.
    Good luck on the ID
     
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  9. diverdan

    diverdan Bangghai Cardinal

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    I was just looking for a little bit and couldn't find an accurate ID. I did find one on wet web and they were not able to ID it as well. I tried. Sorry I'm no help.
     
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  10. Ford101

    Ford101 Fire Shrimp

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    i looked all over too, couldn't find one that looked similar enough to make a solid decision! he is an awesome little dude though, i'll be taggin along to see if anyone finds anything, i hope you can keep it.
     
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