Gorilla Crabs

Kobin · Aug 23, 2023

Recently got in a nice shipment of TBS rocks and was wondering if these little guys were gorilla crabs. I'm assuming the beige/sand colored ones are since they look a bit hairy. Not too sure on the other guy. Thoughts would be appreciated!

JojosReef · Aug 23, 2023

Beige bottom right definitely is. The black back one is interesting. Would need a closer look and a good image of the claws. There are some mithrax/mithrax-like crabs with different patterns than the emerald/ruby crabs. The upper left one is potentially a juvenile porcelain crab, because I only see 3 legs on either side, not 4 legs like true crabs. Hard to tell in the photo. If a porcelain, then that's a keeper for sure.

joseserrano · Aug 23, 2023

Need clearer pics

laverda · Aug 23, 2023

Gorilla are interesting preditors. Keep it in your sump or a seperate tank. I could not tell from your photo what they are.

Kobin · Aug 23, 2023

The black one has black tips on its claws so I'm assuming it's a gorilla crab. Here's some more close ups. I think the smallest one might be safe? It's the 2nd and 4th pics. Thanks everyone for the help

Kobin · Aug 23, 2023

I think @JojosReef is right in the IDs!

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