Big Emerald Crab

rhitee93 · Dec 6, 2023

I have a few emeralds in my tank that I don't see very often. Usually just a claw sticking out of a crevice every now and then.

The other day I had a shed or dead moment when I saw a fairly large one sitting stationary on a piece of rockwork all day long. It wasn't in a place that was easy to access, so I figured it would take care of itself either way. There were shell parts in the area the next morning. Today I saw this monster peeking out of a hole nearby. For scale, that little cave is about 2.5" high. I'm not sure how big these guys get, but it's a monster compared to the others I have.

Rick's Reviews · Dec 6, 2023

I added one last week.. it's approximately the size of UK 5p coin or USA dime

riteblazed420 · Dec 6, 2023

rhitee93 said:
I have a few emeralds in my tank that I don't see very often. Usually just a claw sticking out of a crevice every now and then.

The other day I had a shed or dead moment when I saw a fairly large one sitting stationary on a piece of rockwork all day long. It wasn't in a place that was easy to access, so I figured it would take care of itself either way. There were shell parts in the area the next morning. Today I saw this monster peeking out of a hole nearby. For scale, that little cave is about 2.5" high. I'm not sure how big these guys get, but it's a monster compared to the others I have.

I think it’s at its max size, you must be feeding it really well! That’s awesome

rhitee93 · Dec 6, 2023

Rick's Reviews said:
I added one last week.. it's approximately the size of UK 5p coin or USA dime

That would look like a baby in comparison

It would definitely disappear into my rockwork not to be seen for a long time!

cdemoss01 · Dec 6, 2023

rhitee93 said:
I have a few emeralds in my tank that I don't see very often. Usually just a claw sticking out of a crevice every now and then.

The other day I had a shed or dead moment when I saw a fairly large one sitting stationary on a piece of rockwork all day long. It wasn't in a place that was easy to access, so I figured it would take care of itself either way. There were shell parts in the area the next morning. Today I saw this monster peeking out of a hole nearby. For scale, that little cave is about 2.5" high. I'm not sure how big these guys get, but it's a monster compared to the others I have.

Awesome!

rhitee93 · Dec 6, 2023

I have (hopefully still) a very small yellow watchman goby that lives in that same cave. Hopefully they are playing well together!

SaltyCabbage · Dec 6, 2023

Looking good haha. If I had to guess maybe it’s an old male? My lfs has a few that are easily pushing 3in, I’ll try and grab some pics next time I’m in.

OctaviusBrine · Dec 6, 2023

I had a huge one before he sadly died. He was juiced up on reef roids. Must have had a heart attack.

kevgib67 · Dec 6, 2023

Last month I lost the two I started with, probably over one and a half years. Their shell was about the size of a quarter. Their replacements look so puny.

kjkszpj9 · Dec 7, 2023

The Hulk Hogan of crabs

formallydehyde · Dec 13, 2023

This is my large gentle boy. I think his carapace diameter is about 2 inches (5 cm) and probably 5-6 inches (13-15 cm) claw to claw if they were fully extended.

rhitee93 · Dec 13, 2023

Wow, that's a big one!

OctaviusBrine · Dec 13, 2023

rhitee93 said:
Wow, that's a big one!

littlefoxx · Dec 13, 2023

rhitee93 said:
I have a few emeralds in my tank that I don't see very often. Usually just a claw sticking out of a crevice every now and then.

The other day I had a shed or dead moment when I saw a fairly large one sitting stationary on a piece of rockwork all day long. It wasn't in a place that was easy to access, so I figured it would take care of itself either way. There were shell parts in the area the next morning. Today I saw this monster peeking out of a hole nearby. For scale, that little cave is about 2.5" high. I'm not sure how big these guys get, but it's a monster compared to the others I have.

Ive got a really big one that likes to chill upside down! Body alone the size of a quarter. Huge claws. His name is Hey Hey

littlefoxx · Dec 13, 2023

OctaviusBrine said:
I had a huge one before he sadly died. He was juiced up on reef roids. Must have had a heart attack.

Ah grabby hands! Lol thats why I call mine Hey Hey. After the crabs in Finding Nemo

formallydehyde · Dec 14, 2023

littlefoxx said:
Ive got a really big one that likes to chill upside down! Body alone the size of a quarter. Huge claws. His name is Hey Hey

I love Hey Hey! What a cute name for a cute crab. These guys are so adorable when you can direct feed them. Mine (Posey) is kind of shy but I've hand fed him a few times. Posey will gingerly extend one claw to grab the food after he gets over his skepticism.

rhitee93 · Dec 14, 2023

Ha, Hey Hey makes me think of the chicken from Moana. I wouldn't have thought of Nemo

I'm surprised at how fast mine can move. There was a large wad of frozen food floating by the crab the other day. Somehow it reached up a couple of inches and snagged it out of the water. Looked like an NBA player going after a rebound!

littlefoxx · Dec 14, 2023

formallydehyde said:
I love Hey Hey! What a cute name for a cute crab. These guys are so adorable when you can direct feed them. Mine (Posey) is kind of shy but I've hand fed him a few times. Posey will gingerly extend one claw to grab the food after he gets over his skepticism.

Hey Hey did that at first too but now sees my hand and puts both claws up and begs for food! So cute

rhitee93 · Jan 12, 2024

Mithraxula decided to make an appearance out in the open today. It is a good 1" across at the carapace:

I'm a bit worried about it. I'm only a week or two away from introducing my snowflake eel to this tank.

littlefoxx · Jan 12, 2024

rhitee93 said:
Mithraxula decided to make an appearance out in the open today. It is a good 1" across at the carapace:

I'm a bit worried about it. I'm only a week or two away from introducing my snowflake eel to this tank.

Oh well the snowflake probably will eat him if Im being honest

they eat crabs and shrimp being a pebbletooth eel