shornik
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So this guy was originally spotted over 7 months ago living in my HOB Refugium. Somehow it got out and into my display. Truthfully I thought it had died in the refugium when I stopped seeing it. so any ideas what it is?
Crab ID please
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shornik
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He's a little dusty, but seems like a common emerald crab to me.
On a side note, I see you have mini brittles. Any chance you have too many and would like to sell me some?
I don't know of emerald's that dig under rock structures which this one did, do emerald's do that?
If by mini brittles you mean the tiny star fish, I've got lots of those and if I can figure out how to get them would be happy to you send you some.
Mike N
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Hmm... my emerald likes to go into the spaces between the rock and sand, but i've never seen it dig. Is it possible for you to take another picture? Preferably one from the front that shows his claws a little better
And yes, the tiny starfish in the picture is a mini brittle. Highly desirable and rarely available at my LFS's. I will pay you for a clump of them for sure. You can try a DIY trap or just spend a little time picking them off one by one after the lights go out. They generally come out of their hiding places to scavenge at night.
http://chucksaddiction.thefishestate.net/ and more ;BookwormCan you point out what features led you to Xanthidae? Share your experience and such?
Mike am not always right on ID.Everything depends on good picture for good ID. I'm guesting some ID to. You doing great job my friend for helping members here.
REEF ON KJ
Mike N
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Don't be modest KJMike am not always right on ID.Everything depends on good picture for good ID. I'm guesting some ID to. You doing great job my friend for helping members here.
REEF ON KJ
And thanks!
