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Old June 15th, 2008, 03:11 AM
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Re: hariy hitchhiker

Xanthid crab from your description but I can't be sure without a picture.

So far,it sounds bad,more predator than an algae grazer.
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Re: hariy hitchhiker

Here is an image:
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Re: hariy hitchhiker

the image is still in the blurr for identification. I would keep it off your DT untill you get a good picture and confirmation of its identity.

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Re: hariy hitchhiker


Looks like this to me. Gorilla or stone crab. Bad guy.

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Re: hariy hitchhiker

defiantly a predator and needs to go

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Re: hariy hitchhiker

I wouldnt trust it in my tank.
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