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11/07/2006, 06:32 AM

smee-again smee-again is offline

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Crab id

Hi all

Just wondering if anyone has come accross this little fella for an id for me. Not sure if he is reef safe

thanx

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11/07/2006, 06:50 AM

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Looks like a purple emerald crab - but I might be wrong.

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11/07/2006, 08:52 AM

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Play it safe. Most crabs are not reef safe

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11/07/2006, 09:10 AM

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looks like a Xanthid crab. possibly from the Cymo sp.. probably a good idea to remove him from the tank, and put him in the sump.

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