Crab ID

[Brian65901]

I found this hitchhiker in a rock that a coral was attached to when I was doing a dip before putting it in my system. It's about 1" in diameter and is a current resident in my QT tank.

I have no crabs in my system so I would also like to find a new home for him if anyone's interested.

http://s235.photobucket.com/albums/ee149/brfsl/?action=view&current=DSCN1462.jpg

 

[Deanos]

Red xanthid crab.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

Agreed with Deanos, xanthidae family for sure.

These guys are omnivores, and can wreak havoc
on your soft corals, if you have any. Not a reef-safe
creature for sure.

I removed one of these from my tank a few weeks ago
and one of the guys here (joemonterroso) took him for
his sump to eat all the junk. It only took 2 days from capture
to adoption so just try posting an adoption thread, someone
will probably take it.