westy1 Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Here's the star.he's a handsome devil and not at all camera shy! . The only problem is i couldn't figure out why two corals were looking feathered and stripped at the tips.It seems this moviestar was dining out at a different restaurant each night.Once he'd had his fill of indonesian acro he'd move on and taste the menu across the road.Hard to see in the photo,but he's caught mid entree,and you may see where he's been, by the whitened and shredded tips. . It's not his last appearance though as he now resides at the sump rock cafe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: I take it he is some type of crab???? Well....at least he's not finicky...he likes to taste everything :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 I found the only reason they become predators is because they have no choice, it’s either starve to death or eat an acropora to survive. Same thing has been happening to my Acropora , could be a sign that tanks are too low in nutrients. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fay Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 You were lucky to catch him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 could just be an evil crab, great picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 could just be an evil crab, No , starvation, has to eat something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 think again hurts to be wrong doesnt it reef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Oh no, crabman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy1 Posted September 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 Maybe some boffin can id him,note the larger right claw!Admitedly this is the first time i have ever seen destructive behaviour from any crab.Recently picked up about 20 cats eye snails,from maraetai, to act as clean up crew. They have hoovered the tank big time,so not as much algae/detritus! Reef may have something there,not taking the chance though!Nice drawing Brian, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimera Posted September 20, 2005 Report Share Posted September 20, 2005 i can id it, it's called B. atman andRob inthecaped crusader crab spp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jettin Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 haahah nice Brianemone Any troubles getting it out of the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Brianmore...good one :lol: :lol: Ah...what he's been eating...he's not supposed to be, if not what then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pies Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hahahahha got crabs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 is it just me or does that thing look like the most evil mofo ever??? the mouth creeps me out, and the eyes are just looking for trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Damn, I got one Acro with the same problem..... And... I got the same type of crab... :-? Oh well 3AM this morning I'll get him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 What time did you get him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Ive just got home and spotted my crab sitting next to the suspect Acro. The Actnics are still running. Will get him tonight! exactly the same crab, very difficult to make out unless you know what youre looking for. Cheers Westy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westy1 Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 That coral sits on a ledge so picked the wholething out and guided him out with a fork,that photo(8.30pm) was taken just after,hence the pissed off expression!! That claw of his was quite keen to have a go!If he was six foot high,we would be the ones in tanks! ps.As a whole i think the smaller porcelain crabs are good to have and seem to have a symbiotic kind of relationship with our corals,happy to keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I got up at 1AM and couldnt find the bugger..... :-? Try tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker Posted September 27, 2005 Report Share Posted September 27, 2005 Got the bugger last night, forgot to take a pic...was too hasty to get him in the sump....Looks exactly like the one in the latest thread about crabs except a touch whiter in colour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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