HUDGE HERMIT CRAB!!

[FynFysh818]

I just a hudge hermit crab today. However, the pet store did not know what type of crab he was. I was wondering if anyone can help me out in this area.

He is Red with white a blue dots all over him. Eye color is normal i guess...not yellow though I know that. He seems to be hinding in my LR right now so I cant check. He has little hairs all over him too.

Need more description? Let me know. Thanks for the help

 

[steve-s]

Something like <<this>>

Cheers
Steve

 

[FynFysh818]

not really..i took some pictures. Let me get them up

 

[steve-s]

I'm pretty sure it's of the Dardanus sp., just not sure exactly which one. Be vary wary of what you keep with this crab. They are very destructive and will consume anything they can catch.

Cheers
Steve

 

[FynFysh818]

He does not seem to bother my blue legged hermit crabs. But thanks for the info!

 

[Hara]

I think steve is right on the money, check this link:

http://www.marinedepotlive.com/1173774.html

dardanos megistos

 

[oyf709]

well they usually eat fish

 

[pool_dude]

plus, i wouldnt advice them in a reef tank.

 

[FynFysh818]

Oh. Well I will keep that in mind. He seems to be doing fine in my tank. Doesnt bother my other crabs or fish. I keep him pretty well fead. But thanks for all the info guys!