Mystery Crab....Brown and Hairy

[allxj96]

Hi, i just started a nano reef tank (29gal biocube) now, i just noticed a mysterious dark brown colored crab with white bands around the legs and white pointy "feet", he's also covered in hair, from what i could see of his pinceres, theyre white pointy and serated.... neone have an idea.....????
or should i just

thanks.....

 

[Sadielynn]

Is it possible to get a clearer pic

 

[Ziggy953]

It's hard to tell from that pic. Can you get a better pic of it?

 

[ccCapt]

For the most part, hairy crab = bad crab. I would ban it to the sump.

 

[cmor1701d]

Take it out and get a clear picture to post, then ban it to the sump or fuge if you have one. If not, see if the lfs wants it.

 

[allxj96]

So, how do i get this crab out of the tank... i think there may be a smaller one too....
Also, what troubles could this crab possibly cause, cuz i havent noticed any sort of havock yet,

Thanks

 

[usmcmarc]

Hairy crabs will attack your other inhabitants...snails, crabs, shrimp, fish...etc.

I lost a starfish, neon goby, firefish goby and a fire shrimp due to hairy crabs.

 

[pitt420dude]

I would just try to net him or grab him when he is out and away from cover. It could be tricky though. Let us know how it turns out.

 

[mr86mister]

To me he sort of looks like a Decorator Crab. I have one in my Nano and he just sticks random things to him. (HE'S SUPER UGLY) But he helps with cleanup so I like him.

 

[cmor1701d]

Put glass up against a rock and tilt it. Bait it with some food. The crab can then get into the glass but not out again. It might take a while, but it works.

 

[melosu58]

Put glass up against a rock and tilt it. Bait it with some food. The crab can then get into the glass but not out again. It might take a while, but it works.

I agree this is the way to go. Works all the time.

 

[allxj96]

he's deffinately ugly, but is there anything in particular i should bait the glass with....????

thanks

 

[austinsdad]

Bait with a small piece of raw shrimp or fish. Whatever doesn't float I'd guess.

I'm guessing you chould replace it dailyt too to ensure it doesn't decay.