Is this a SPS crab?

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Hi all,

Would like to have an ID on the below 2 crab, is it some type of SPS crab?

Thanks

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There's a chance, but I don't see any of them matching coloration of the Trapezia crabs I can find. Looks like characteristics include broad, large, flattened looking claws and arms with, and often spots, but I think the best check would be to put in an acro or a pocillopora small colony and see if they take to it - if they are a commensal crab, they will likely go straight to it and refuse to leave.
 
Noted.
I taken this from a video sent out by the store. They doesn't really provide any name for the crabs.

I guessed I'm just gonna skip to having them.
 
Looks like a pink Rubble crab (Xanthidae) which are mostly found living among coral rubble, and I can vouch with the black tip on its claw is one you dont want
 

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