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	Crab Identification
jeffrey_ropp Hobbyist Posts: 145 Kudos: 33 Votes: 2 Registered: 26-May-2003	Hello stangers! Its been a while (again). I've taken on a new tank (wait until you hear this story) and found one survivor (the pictured crab). based on what I was able to read in WetWebMedia he appears to be of the Xanthid genus. Should I assume that he's not reef/fish safe? If so, what can I do with him since no fish store would likely want him? I must admit a certain feeling of obligation to keep him alive since he was the last one standing! http://www.zoyzoy.com/aquarium/images/survivor%20crab.jpg Thanks fof the thoughts. Jeff Last edited by jeffrey_ropp at 26-May-2005 00:43
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
Theaustralian Fish Addict Posts: 583 Kudos: 101 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Sep-2002	He looks nasty you should kill him. You won't feel so obligated once he eats your fish. ~Scott
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40
ravenfan Fingerling Posts: 23 Kudos: 14 Votes: 9 Registered: 24-May-2005	The picture is a little blurry, but it looks like he has fins in back, meaning he is a swimmer and a predator/scavenger. It may not be an issue if you have big fish and the crab is tiny, but at some point, as it gets bigger, the crab will swim after and hunt the fish or any other potential meals in the tank. As a general rule, swimming crabs are a definite no-no, unless it is your intention to keep swimming crabs.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:40


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