Liomera rubra ID?

[Wiggler]

Hello,

I found this little guy (hitchhiking) on some LR which I've had for months now...(int his pic he's smaller than a dime and brilliant red with white tips on his legs and claws)

http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55939crab1.gif

At first I thought he was a strawberry Crab (juvenile), but after further research I think he's of the Liomera sp. genus.

I found a french forum (unfortunately I'm not french) but I found a macro pic of what I think is my crab.


http://reefcentral.com/gallery/data/500/55939crabby.jpg

I've searched the web for Liomera Rubra with absolutely no information other than I believe he comes from the Red Sea.

I'd like to know a few things.

1. is he reef safe?
2. what is his diet?
3. is there anything special I need to know to take care of him?

Any/all help is sincerely appreciated.

Thanks,
Pamela

[rshimek]

Originally posted by Wiggler

Hi Pamela,

These crabs are sometimes referred to as strawberry crabs.

I'd like to know a few things.

1. is he reef safe?

Not really.

2. what is his diet?

Anything it can catch or eat. This gets more critical as it gets bigger.

3. is there anything special I need to know to take care of him?

Not really, it will do well under standard reef aquarium conditions.