Found this crab

[cclarky]

Hi all found this crab today not sure what type it is

 

[Mr. Mojo Rising]

Looks like an emerald crab.

 

[Reffetsevla]

Legs don't look hairy enough to be an emerald IMO, the different colored claws makes me think Gorilla Crab, which is a pest for most

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[rmorris_14]

Those do not look like emerald crab claws. I agree gorilla crab or something else as menacing. I’d sump it if you have one.

 

[dedragon]

sump or garbage bound crab

 

[blaxsun]

It's definitely not an emerald crab (although wouldn't that be nice). I agree with the other assessments - probably a gorilla crab or other unwanted crab (the black tips are usually an ill omen for nasty crabs).

 

[cclarky]

Ok thanks for all your help
Will it be ok in the sump ??

 

[Reffetsevla]

Ok thanks for all your help
Will it be ok in the sump ??

Yup! If you have some LR and macro you can add him to that area. Basically wherever you think he could help clean up some stuff, just dont want him in the DT as he'll damage coral, etc.

 

[cclarky]

Well crab in the sump now kept me eye on it settled in some LR
Thanks for all the advice