Orangutan crab Achaeus japonicus

[Paston1]

Anybody ever seen one of these in a aquarium let alone a place that has them? It’s symbiotic with Euphyllia specifically thus I’m looking for a couple and well it’s not easy in the US lol.

 

[TheDragonsReef]

Ive never personally seen one in the trade, but it would be a cool addition for sure.

 

[Jib]

Here is an interesting article from reef builders on it. Has some commentary on why you likely don't see them.

The Orangutan Crab; Another sweet coral crustacean | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Following our review of crustacean relationships with corals that we accoutered during the Fluval Sea Flores expedition, we are left wondering why we never see these associations in aquarium.

reefbuilders.com

 

[Reefing102]

Never seen one. Be pretty creepy seeing that emerge from a coral lol

 

[Paston1]

Here is an interesting article from reef builders on it. Has some commentary on why you likely don't see them.

The Orangutan Crab; Another sweet coral crustacean | Reef Builders | The Reef and Saltwater Aquarium Blog

Following our review of crustacean relationships with corals that we accoutered during the Fluval Sea Flores expedition, we are left wondering why we never see these associations in aquarium.

reefbuilders.com

I read that and then reached out to my dealers or the importers I know they use asking for them to save them for me. I’m talking 20-50 a crab if they can get me one lol. It’s not easy to locate. I have 80 torches and then most euphyllia after that lol. This is the only symbiotic one I’ve found to date