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12-27-2007, 05:43 PM
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Tetra
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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HELP! crab ID
I just bought 4 lbs of lr to add to my tank.. and low and behold.. when i opened up the box with the rock there was a crab.. his legs are white/orangy red striped.. and his claws are dark.. brownish orange... his head is brown.. then tapers back to white... i dont want to add him into my tank if he isnt reef safe.. i'm thinking he isnt..... any help would be great.. for now he's in a tupperware container..... lol
Sarah
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12-27-2007, 06:24 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: HELP! crab ID
I'm not sure, do some search on www.wetwebmedia.com. They usually have pictures along with descriptions.
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12-27-2007, 06:42 PM
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Tetra
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Re: HELP! crab ID
okay thanks brad.. I think it's a predatory crab.. whats the best way to euthanize it?....
Sarah
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12-27-2007, 06:44 PM
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Re: HELP! crab ID
WOW, I have to say. After 1800 posts, I have never been asked that...... IDK Just try to make in as painless as possible.... one swift blow should do it....
Brad
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12-27-2007, 07:12 PM
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Oscar
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Toledo, Ohio
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Re: HELP! crab ID
My lfs store has something for euthanizing aquatic life, I'm not sure what it's called or how it works I've never really checked it out.
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12-27-2007, 07:32 PM
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Tetra
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: British Columbia, Canada
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Re: HELP! crab ID
Okay.. well gee.. i guess my hubby has to do something with it.. i don't have the heart...
i found another one.. yikes.. it's sooooooooo small I can hardly see it. but the legs are white.. and the shell/body is black/white stripe.. and help? i don't see any pics on that website..
Sarah
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12-28-2007, 12:44 AM
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Tetra
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: West Allis, WI
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Re: HELP! crab ID
maybe see if your lfs will take it. one lfs near me will take almost aanything off my hands for free ask if one of your lfs's if they would want it
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12-28-2007, 09:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2006
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Re: HELP! crab ID
80% of hitchiking crabs are going to be bad, best way is to freeze it in a tupperware container.
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12-28-2007, 05:29 PM
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Re: HELP! crab ID
There you go! Gary has the best way! D-oh! 
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12-29-2007, 12:39 AM
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Tetra
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Re: HELP! crab ID
hehe thanks guys.... thank goodness i saw him onthe LR before I put in the tank.. PHEW!
Sarah
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