I.D. this Free Crab from Saltwaterfish.com?

TomToro

TomToro

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They gave this to me as a present for being a return customer. Claws look pretty big and it's about the size of a quarter. Not sure I want to have to catch this thing later on 'cause it's eating my fish. Any idea on what it is and what it does? Harmful or harmless? Can I put it in a sump without a problem or should I give it to my lfs?
Thanks,
Tom
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I'd keep it in the sump pending ID - it looks pretty destructive (albeit very pretty).
 
Mr.Firemouth said:
Does it have fan like appendages near it's mouth?
If it does, it is a filter feeder in the porcelain crab family.
The claws are for defense against predators.
I am almost positive it is a caribbean porcelain crab.
HTH, Rich
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:iagree: Filter feeding crabs sucha s those in the porcelain/anenome crab family have large claws for defensive purposes. Check the mouth as the Mr. Firemouth suggests
 
also, they probably wouldn't give people random live animals that not everyone will be able to have in their tank, so a filter feeder would be a good choice to give to everyone. Just a thought. :)
 
AnnetteG said:
also, they probably wouldn't give people random live animals that not everyone will be able to have in their tank, so a filter feeder would be a good choice to give to everyone. Just a thought. :)
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Good thought, but I never trust, always check:) I know, I need help:help:
 
TomToro said:
Good thought, but I never trust, always check:) I know, I need help:help:
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WOW I just looked at your pictures and I'm all :drool::bowing::thud::y220e::worthy: I can only dream of my tank looking like one of yours! Will you come over and set mine up? :lol2:
 
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