Crab ID

[accidental_reefer]

Hello, after a couple of months putting in TBS live rock, I caught a glimpse of a crab that seems wedded to a particular piece of rock. It appears to come out only at night and does a circular motion with its claws/fans. When I turn on the lights it almost always darts back into some hole in the rock. I’ve looked through the hitchhikers guides and don’t think I came across the creature.

Any one know what it is and if it’s a hitchhiker that should be removed? Thanks.

 

[Jekyl]

Looks like a gorilla to me, which would be a bad thing. Wait for second opinion though as I'm not sure.

 

[Fish Styx]

It's a Porcelain Crab. A Florida Porcelain Crab, to be specific. He's a harmless filter feeder, and that's what he's doing with his "fans"- straining the water. They shy away from light, and can be somewhat cryptic, but are really cool to watch. Nice score.

 

[accidental_reefer]

Ah I looked it up but google images showed me only cream and pink/red colored ones with dots. Thanks!

 

[Reefing102]

Agree with @Fish Styx - porcelain crab

 

[Cichlid Dad]

Hello, after a couple of months putting in TBS live rock, I caught a glimpse of a crab that seems wedded to a particular piece of rock. It appears to come out only at night and does a circular motion with its claws/fans. When I turn on the lights it almost always darts back into some hole in the rock. I’ve looked through the hitchhikers guides and don’t think I came across the creature.

Any one know what it is and if it’s a hitchhiker that should be removed? Thanks.

He looks awesome! Nice freebie. I got a gorilla crab LOL

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Looks like a gorilla to me, which would be a bad thing. Wait for second opinion though as I'm not sure.

Uhhhhh…lol.