Crab ID

[justin42279]

Hi everyone. I was wondering if I could get an ID on this crab that I've just discovered in my reef tank. When I came home, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a crab moving a lot faster than normal. Can someone give me an ID and let me know if it's something I will need to remove? Thanks.

 

[Innovator]

I can't remember the name of the crab off-hand, but I do know they will decimate your invertebrate population and once grown to a reasonable size, a threat to small fish.

 

[justin42279]

Crap. I was afraid of that. So what's the best way to get this little bugger out without totally ripping everything apart?

 

[neilanh]

you can try to trap it.

What else do you have in the tank?

 

[roka64]

Try the tilted glass with food in the bottom.

 

[CeeDee]

we have one of those they are called blue crabs....they can be hitch hikers in rocks i think

 

[roka64]

I was thinking a gorilla crab...?