crab ID

TimmyG · 12-13-2004, 09:15 PM

Can anyone ID this crab?
It came in on a piece of Florida rock.

Timmy

reefkpr391 · 12-13-2004, 09:17 PM

Your still getting Florida rock??? Looks like a Sally light foot, pic is dark though, can't see the colors too well.

jdbassin · 12-13-2004, 09:27 PM

Any way to get a brighter pic?

jd

jdbassin · 12-13-2004, 09:43 PM

I save the pic enhanced it lightened it and blew it up larger and I still can't get a good view of the claws What do they look like, WHat is the color?

JD

TimmyG · 12-13-2004, 09:55 PM

Thanks for the input.
I'm working on a better pic.

Timmy

TimmyG · 12-13-2004, 10:14 PM

This shot is a little better

jdbassin · 12-13-2004, 10:16 PM

If his claws have sharp tips I'd say it's a common shore crab, not reef safe just a guess though

jd

TimmyG · 12-13-2004, 10:33 PM

Thanks JD,
That's what I'm thinking too but I
was just looking for confirmation.

He is soooo tiny that I can't relly tell about the claws,
His body is only about 1/4 in wide.

Timmy

jdbassin · 12-13-2004, 10:50 PM

Do you have a sump or quarintine tank you can keep him in? I hate killing off animals because they're not compatable with my main tank but sometimes it just has to be done

jd

loren · 12-13-2004, 11:39 PM

killing is not an otion for me.
I just take it back to the store.
I don't get credit for it, but it make moe feel alot better.

TimmyG · 12-14-2004, 05:54 AM

He is now in my QT
Thanks again,
Timmy