Resolved Name that crab!

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  1. pez blanco

    pez blanco Fire Worm

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    I have this guy who just came in with some LR.

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    Thanks
     
    Last edited: Jan 23, 2012
    pez blanco, Jan 22, 2012
    pez blanco, Jan 22, 2012
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  2. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    Looks like a ruby...pretty much a red emerald crab. I'm not an expert but that's my best guess from the pictures. Does it have flat tips on its pincers?
     
    Coastie Reefer, Jan 22, 2012
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  3. Steve34

    Steve34 Feather Star

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    Not sure about the crab but it looks like you're fighting aiptasia there as well.
     
    Steve34, Jan 22, 2012
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  4. ezz1r

    ezz1r Feather Star

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    ^ +1 Steve34
     
    ezz1r, Jan 22, 2012
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  5. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    Google "Strawberry crab".
     
    Corailline, Jan 22, 2012
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  6. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    Coralline is right. It's a Strawberry Crab. Not reef safe and get large. See the black pointy claws? Sure sign it's not a vegetarian.
     
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  7. SushiGirl

    SushiGirl Barracuda

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    Definitely a strawberry crab. I had a few in my last tank.
     
    SushiGirl, Jan 22, 2012
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  8. ingtar_shinowa

    ingtar_shinowa Giant Squid

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    Dangit. Strawberry +4. DD has had them selling out fast all week so it looks like people want them.
     
    ingtar_shinowa, Jan 22, 2012
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  9. vawdka

    vawdka Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I would watch it. They may or may not eat coral. As with most things, it depends on your crab. If you see it nibbling on a coral or a frag gets messed up at all pull it or... it could be just fine. I have heard of stories were they will leave corals alone. As always though, it is your call.

    Take care.
     
    vawdka, Jan 22, 2012
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  10. tacashion

    tacashion Plankton

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    tacashion, Jan 22, 2012
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