This came on on my new tri-color colony...

icedgxe · 02-16-2008, 11:30 AM

I think it is an acro crab but I would like to see what others think...here are a couple of pics...

Keep or send to the sump?

Dentoid · 02-16-2008, 11:47 AM

That is a smooth shelled crab and should be safe. Whether or not it's an acro crab I don't know because they come in different shapes, sizes and colors. It is my opinion that if they have a symbiotic relationship with corals then they can't be that bad to have in the tank and as with all symbiotic relationships can only benefit your coral. These crabs that host with corals do not stray from their host. They keep it clean and protect it from predators. In return the coral provides shelter and protection. It's a win-win situation!

I had a pair of "acro" crabs that came with a birdsnest. Unfortunately the coral died and I removed the crabs and put them back in the tank. About 8 weeks later I got a new birdsnest frag and I'll be damned but those crabs are now hosting with it.

Put it back in the tank!

BEELZEBOB · 02-16-2008, 12:14 PM

what a cute lil stud that guy is!

kathywithbirds · 02-16-2008, 12:18 PM

he's pretty!!

rmlevasseur · 02-16-2008, 10:37 PM

i'm of the philosophy that if you don't know what it is, you don't want it.

charlesr1958 · 02-16-2008, 11:24 PM

Yes, that is a coral crab and something you want to keep with the coral that it came in on.

Corals and their Commensal Crabs - Information & Photos

Chuck

BEELZEBOB · 02-18-2008, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmlevasseur

i'm of the philosophy that if you don't know what it is, you don't want it.

im of the philosophy you shouldnt kill anything just cause you dont know what it is.

especially if you can post it in a thread and get answers, like we see here.

RESEARCH

michael_cb_125 · 02-18-2008, 12:59 PM

He is very cute!!
I have a pair of them in my Pink Stylo. Mine look alot like yours but mine have cute little racoon faces.
~Michael

CMG · 02-18-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charlesr1958

Yes, that is a coral crab and something you want to keep with the coral that it came in on.

Corals and their Commensal Crabs - Information & Photos

Chuck

Would coral crabs be different from anemone crabs or are they the same? My invert book only talks about anemone crabs, thats why I am curious.

rmlevasseur · 02-18-2008, 04:17 PM

Easy Beelz, I didnt say kill it. I was simply implying that these guys may be hard to get out in the future, and w/o a 100% positive ID better to be safe than sorry.

You don't have to agree with my philosophy, but I like to decide and know EXACTLY what is in my tank so I can troubleshoot in the future. If I didn't pick it, I don't want it. Thankfully I have a fuge for these problems.

Anselth · 02-18-2008, 04:23 PM

I found one like that yesterday, except is was a bright red. I banished it to the sump because I didn't know what it was. I don't have any acros, but I may move him back into the display if he's safe. He's only been living in the tank for 16 months now, so I doubt he's harmful.

Frankie · 02-18-2008, 05:37 PM

IF it has black tip claws I flush it.

charlesr1958 · 02-18-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CMG

Would coral crabs be different from anemone crabs or are they the same? My invert book only talks about anemone crabs, thats why I am curious.

Yes they are different, but they are both commensal species meaning that they will stay "home" and not roam around the tank looking to see whats on the menu. In other words, they are both reef safe.

Chuck

02-16-2008, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
icedgxe Fire Coral Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 72 View Gallery Karma Komment	This came on on my new tri-color colony... I think it is an acro crab but I would like to see what others think...here are a couple of pics... Keep or send to the sump?

02-16-2008, 11:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,289 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This came on on my new tri-color colony... That is a smooth shelled crab and should be safe. Whether or not it's an acro crab I don't know because they come in different shapes, sizes and colors. It is my opinion that if they have a symbiotic relationship with corals then they can't be that bad to have in the tank and as with all symbiotic relationships can only benefit your coral. These crabs that host with corals do not stray from their host. They keep it clean and protect it from predators. In return the coral provides shelter and protection. It's a win-win situation! I had a pair of "acro" crabs that came with a birdsnest. Unfortunately the coral died and I removed the crabs and put them back in the tank. About 8 weeks later I got a new birdsnest frag and I'll be damned but those crabs are now hosting with it. Put it back in the tank! __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-16-2008, 12:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
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02-18-2008, 12:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,619 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: This came on on my new tri-color colony... He is very cute!! I have a pair of them in my Pink Stylo. Mine look alot like yours but mine have cute little racoon faces. ~Michael __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

02-18-2008, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
rmlevasseur Elegance coral Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,075 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This came on on my new tri-color colony... Easy Beelz, I didnt say kill it. I was simply implying that these guys may be hard to get out in the future, and w/o a 100% positive ID better to be safe than sorry. You don't have to agree with my philosophy, but I like to decide and know EXACTLY what is in my tank so I can troubleshoot in the future. If I didn't pick it, I don't want it. Thankfully I have a fuge for these problems. __________________ Robert http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ufas-tank.html

02-18-2008, 04:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
Anselth Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Jersey Posts: 943 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: This came on on my new tri-color colony... I found one like that yesterday, except is was a bright red. I banished it to the sump because I didn't know what it was. I don't have any acros, but I may move him back into the display if he's safe. He's only been living in the tank for 16 months now, so I doubt he's harmful. __________________ -Adam Learning on the fly My 70 Gallon Reef My 110 Gallon Build

02-18-2008, 05:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
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