NOW FOR SALE!! (Need Crab ID)

[Norstar]

I have never seen a crab like this before. Any ideas as to what kind it is and if its reef safe?

Thanks!


http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/picture.php?albumid=265&pictureid=2466

[Eb0la11]

No idea. Pretty cool looking though!

[Delphinus]

I have around 6 of them that came in my rock. They refuse to die of old age and they're impossible for me to catch without tearing down the whole reef.

I'd sump him if I were you. I don't really have any conclusive proof they've done harm but .. the general rule of thumb is, if it has claws, it's not really trustworthy.

[Eyford01]

don't know about the ID but i would agree about throwing it in the sump, its not a hermit or pom pom, anything else i wouldn't trust

[reeferious]

i believe it's a calico crab very common specie around southern u.s. regions

[The Grizz]

It is a calico crab.

http://www.friendsofbarefootbeach.org/FOBB/Calico_crabs.htm

[Norstar]

Thanks for the ID. He is now in the sump - somewhere :) !

[fkshiu]

Cool. He should be something to behold if he makes it to adulthood in your sump.

[Norstar]

He is now for sale if anyone is interested. Pick up only - o.b.o.