What is this?

[pixie1]

HI, This is my first post on here . I have started a Reef tank and it has been cycling for a about a month. It has live Christmas rock only in the tank at the moment and I have noticed a small crab like creature moving around. This is the best photo I could get of it. Can anyone tell me what it is? Thanks

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

Whatever that is it's super cute! Hopefully someone can chime in with info!

 

[pixie1]

Thanks, I think so too

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

Now that I look again, it's so hard to see but possibly a decorator crab? I have on that looks different every day. Today he's wearing 3 zoas on his head and dark green algae that I've never seen before. Lol.

 

[pixie1]

I think you maybe right, are they ok in the tank?

 

[AbsoluteFaye]

They're ok if you don't mind them stealing pieces of corals etc to wear. If you have (or want to have) a tank with expensive zoas that he might steal then I'd find him a new home. Mines been harmless otherwise. Can you get anymore pics?

 

[pixie1]

Thanks for the info . I will try to get some more pictures next time I see him .Thanks