help me identify this critter

[larryfl1]

hi all,

just noticed this orange fuzzy like crab on my stony...

what is it ?

good or bad?

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z372/larryfl1/DSC_0633.jpg

[Sugar Magnolia]

It could be an acro crab which is a commensal critter. Can you take it out an get some more pics of it?

http://www.reefcorner.com/SpecimenSheets/acrocrab.htm

[larryfl1]

here is a better photo...

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z372/larryfl1/DSC_0634.jpg

[Sugar Magnolia]

Not an acro crab. That's a species of xanthid which can become very destructive when they grow. They have the potential to wipe out your clean up crew and will eventually move on to sleeping fish. Either toss it in the sump or in the rectangular file. :D

[thebkramer]

or in the rectangular file. :D

:lmao: I like that!! :lol2:

[zigzag1]

Yea, looks destructive. Sump or check with your local LFS, they may take it off your hands. GL!