Crab ID please

[LBFish]

Crab ID please
I found this guy in my tank recently and have no idea what he is or where he came from. I do have an emerald crab in there, but I don't think he would turn colors this much after a molt? Is this guy good or bad for the tank? Any help is appreciated, thanks.

 

[andysgirl8800]

Hard to tell from that picture, but it looks like he has pointy claws, which usually means he is a predator and should be removed from your tank. If he has rounded claws, they he should be alright.

 

[winyfrog]

+1 andysgirl

 

[AdeptMrSniffles]

Might be a gorilla crab. Just like andysgirl said "if it has pointy claws it's a coral predator"

 

[reeffreak]

Looks like a type of Xanthid crab.I would banish it to a refugium or get rid of it,not reef safe.

 

[yote]

From what I can tell from the pic.He wouldnt be stayin in my tank.
The claw tips look to be pointed and sharp to me.

 

[mng777777]

adios amigo...to the sump with you!