Hitchhiker Crab ID

[Brass Monkey]

Added a piece of live rock from Tampa Bay Saltwater to my tank a few weeks ago. Awesome rock, had all sorts of sponges and coralline algae on it. Also had this crab. I’ve been watching it for a few days once i noticed. Found it on the side of my noae clam this morning. Off to the sump with it. Any idea what kind of crab?

 

[35ppt]

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[Fishy212]

Crabs with pointed claws are generally more aggressive. rounded claws tips are for grazing algae. When in doubt, sump it

 

[Johniejumbo]

Looks kinda like the pitho crab reefcleaners offers. Which is a type of decorator.

 

[Brass Monkey]

I’ve definitely noticed more empty snail shells laying around the sand lately and some dead hermits. I’ve also got 7 pricey clams. I’m not willing to take the chance. It has a nice sump to hand out in though!

 

[35ppt]

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[vetteguy53081]

Looks like some sort of Xanthid crab. Personally, , , , " IF IN DOUBT, CHUCK IT OUT". Not worth a potential nightmare

 

[Uncle99]

Looks like some sort of Xanthid crab. Personally, , , , " IF IN DOUBT, CHUCK IT OUT". Not worth a potential nightmare

+1 Great advice!