Hawaiian Strawberry Crab Behavior

[mmoyer]

We just got one of these beauties for our Aquapod 24 reef, and she (based on apron shape) has found a hole in the rock, dug it out even deeper, and is using another piece of rock as a door, holding it in front of the hole from the inside while she hides.

We only learned after we brought her home that they are quite shy, but has anyone ever heard of this trapdoor behavior before?

[EDGRAY]

NOPE but sounds kinda interesting and cute at sametime can you post any pics... Please :D

[mmoyer]

Update: She has now started carrying small rocks around the tank in her pincers. We've also seen her use two rocks at a time for her trapdoor. She's quite a little character.

We tried to take some pics, but the autofocus isn't working - Dang!