Big Red Crab

[ted]

This is in my tank, I think its a strawberry crab, any one know?
Its about 2.5 inches and I think eating my turbo snails & their shells.
Should I remove it or not?

 

[Crystal A]

If you have a sump I would put it in there. Not a very good shot of the claws but it could be a type of xanthid crab. If so not a good one to have in a DT unless its a FOWLR. Are the claws pointed or rounded?

 

[User Name]

Google image, Neoliomera pubescens (strawberry crab).

Google image, Carpilius.

Google image, Atergatis.

Compare all three. I think it's a crab in the Carpilius genus. If so, they get pretty big. Best to remove the crab.

 

[ted]

Caught Crab

Used the drinking glass trick to catch um. Seems you were right on I.D. he is in my sump for now.
Thanx guys.

 

[Crystal A]

Good place for em. It does look like it will grow to be biggin.