Found: tiny red crab (1 Viewer)

[Cakepro]

Wow, you think you've seen everything there is to see in your tank and then something else pops up. I discovered this mystery crustacean in my refugium just a few minutes ago. She looks just like a teeny-tiny emerald crab but is bright red on the bottomside with bright red legs and is greenish-white on the topside of her carapace. I wonder if my half-dozen emerald crabs may have spawned (I've seen them carrying sponge) and one managed to survive. If that is the case, it's probably red because it's been heavily fed Cyclop-Eeze. That stuff has even stained the grout on my kitchen tile red!

Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure. Hopefully after Darrin's photography lesson at February's meeting I will be able to take better pics.

Any ideas?

~ Sherri

 

[HolyBanana]

looks like a mud crab. Whatever it is, it looks evil. I would keep it in the refugium if you dont have anything to loose in there. Thats where all my mischief makers go.

 

[Guest]

that's funny. My tank has been up and running to for more than two years. sunday I found a little white crab about the size of a dime. This hobby is full of surprises.