Emerald or more naferius?

smokin'reefer · Jul 15, 2016

I got this little guy with some corals today. My first guess is an Emerald but it seems the easy answer sometimes misses for me. [emoji16] Anybody have a definitive ID? Thanks ahead of time for any and all perspectives.

Jrco226 · Jul 15, 2016

I'm no expert but looks like an emerald.

smokin'reefer · Jul 15, 2016

Kind of what I thought but wanted to get a second opinion. Thank you for responding.

najer · Jul 15, 2016

I would say emerald / mithrax, spoon shaped pincer tips?

smokin'reefer · Jul 15, 2016

They don't have the total curve like the live aquaria shot.

When it gets to pincher it narrows down. Don't know if thats considered "pointed" or not.

Also seems to have more "hair" or filaments than my other emeralds. Thats what led to me questioning my first call.

Roboson · Jul 15, 2016

I am a (semi)expert and I can say that it's either an Emerald or the related Hairy Emerald.

smokin'reefer · Jul 15, 2016

Thanks just want to be sure.I put him in the sump Just to be safe.

smokin'reefer · Jul 15, 2016

Thanks just want to be sure.I put him in the sump Just to be safe.

Roboson · Jul 15, 2016

Does your sump have lighting/algae? Otherwise he'll have a difficult time keeping himself fed down there.

smokin'reefer · Jul 16, 2016

I've got another one down there that was nipping on a lepto. I drop an algea tab on him every couple of days. Is that enough til I can get a refugium set up?

Untamedrose · Jul 16, 2016

lol I think all the crabs are inbreeding just to mess with us!

I dont think he a risk to your fish... especially how small, corals not likely but more a matter of food.

He looks like one in mine.... only mine is more white. Havnt managed to get him out.....so..

smokin'reefer · Jul 16, 2016

I think they are definately plotting a takeover. I got some with my cuc and already decided if they pass I won't replace them. Got one that I actually found on a rock in sump (white one) and now got one hiding in a new acro clump. They are gaining ground on me.