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Old 04-14-2009, 04:31 AM
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I just brought home a large monti-cap frag & when I pick up the bag to undo the elastic band I notice 2 small crabs scurry into & under the cap.

The cap is mounted on LR rubble & I've tried shaking the damn things out to no avail.

I wouldn't mind them normally but the tank the monti is going into has some small sexy shrimp & small nassarius snails which I'd like to stay alive.

Any ideas of how to get the crabs out without damaging my monti?

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Old 04-14-2009, 05:43 AM
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Nevermind, I got them out...

Anyone want two small crabs?

1st one's body is about 5-6mm wide.

2nd one's body is about 8-10mm wide.






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Old 04-14-2009, 05:52 PM
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I can't tell with yours, but I've had small little crabs come with a piece or two of my monti's as well, and I think they were acro crabs. They were mostly pinkish/white with black masks and black claw tips. They were a good crab, I was told.
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I can't tell with yours, but I've had small little crabs come with a piece or two of my monti's as well, and I think they were acro crabs. They were mostly pinkish/white with black masks and black claw tips. They were a good crab, I was told.
I have a few acro crabs but these guys look a bit different.

I might put them in my Frogfish tank if no-one wants them & hope he doesn't try eating them!

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