what is this it was eating my sps

kga943 · 04/30/2015, 07:59 PM

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Facebook forum says zoe eating spider ? it has 8 legs pinchers hard shell,if i have one will i have more ?

JRR1285 · 04/30/2015, 08:29 PM

Some type of xanthid crab.

Coelli · 04/30/2015, 08:34 PM

Was it eating it or could it have been an acro crab?

kga943 · 04/30/2015, 08:51 PM

could be acro crab looks like something is eatng my sps going to dip tomorrow

ca1ore · 04/30/2015, 09:01 PM

At least three of my acros have resident crabs and they just feed on the mucus.

JRR1285 · 04/30/2015, 09:57 PM

Is it hairy at all? I also see black tips on the claws which means it could potentially be a predatory crab (gorilla/xanthid/stone).

Here's a link: http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/the.../watchout.html

It could for sure be an acro crab but if you are seeing actual damage I would bet it was that crab. Observing for other crabs/pests would definitely be a good idea as would a dip.

kga943 · 05/01/2015, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by JRR1285

Is it hairy at all? I also see black tips on the claws which means it could potentially be a predatory crab (gorilla/xanthid/stone).

Here's a link: http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/the.../watchout.html

It could for sure be an acro crab but if you are seeing actual damage I would bet it was that crab. Observing for other crabs/pests would definitely be a good idea as would a dip.

it does have black tips on the claws

joefriedrich57 · 05/01/2015, 06:15 AM

Deff a bad acro eating crab! Get rid of him and for the next few weeks shine a flashlight on your acros at night. I noticed these bastards tend to hitch a ride on the bases og maricultured acros. I'd recommend a good dip and cut those bases off when they come with them.

belowsealevel00 · 05/03/2015, 04:38 PM

Any lil crab u get with acros that have fur or black claws are bad for acros!! Only smooth shelled crabs with white tipped claws are good

snorvich · 05/03/2015, 04:47 PM

Hairy or blue eyes is baaaaaad. Otherwise, should be no problem.

04/30/2015, 07:59 PM	#1
kga943 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 504	what is this it was eating my sps Facebook forum says zoe eating spider ? it has 8 legs pinchers hard shell,if i have one will i have more ? Last edited by kga943; 04/30/2015 at 08:06 PM. Reason: forgot some info

04/30/2015, 09:01 PM	#5
ca1ore Grizzled & Cynical Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stamford, CT Posts: 17,319	At least three of my acros have resident crabs and they just feed on the mucus. __________________ Simon Got back into the hobby ..... planned to keep it simple ..... yeah, right ..... clearly I need a new plan! Pet peeve: anemones host clowns; clowns do not host anemones! Current Tank Info: 450 Reef; 120 refugium; 60 Frag Tank, 30 Introduction tank; multiple QTs

05/03/2015, 04:47 PM	#10
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Hairy or blue eyes is baaaaaad. Otherwise, should be no problem. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

04/30/2015, 08:29 PM	#2
JRR1285 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 450	Some type of xanthid crab.

04/30/2015, 08:34 PM	#3
Coelli Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 1,443	Was it eating it or could it have been an acro crab?

04/30/2015, 08:51 PM	#4
kga943 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 504	could be acro crab looks like something is eatng my sps going to dip tomorrow

04/30/2015, 09:57 PM	#6
JRR1285 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Long Island Posts: 450	Is it hairy at all? I also see black tips on the claws which means it could potentially be a predatory crab (gorilla/xanthid/stone). Here's a link: http://www.tampabaysaltwater.com/the.../watchout.html It could for sure be an acro crab but if you are seeing actual damage I would bet it was that crab. Observing for other crabs/pests would definitely be a good idea as would a dip.

05/01/2015, 06:15 AM	#8
joefriedrich57 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 31	Deff a bad acro eating crab! Get rid of him and for the next few weeks shine a flashlight on your acros at night. I noticed these bastards tend to hitch a ride on the bases og maricultured acros. I'd recommend a good dip and cut those bases off when they come with them.

05/03/2015, 04:38 PM	#9
belowsealevel00 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: sunrise,fl Posts: 14	Any lil crab u get with acros that have fur or black claws are bad for acros!! Only smooth shelled crabs with white tipped claws are good