Is this a gorilla crab?

Rafty · 04/05/2019, 05:27 AM

I have been trying to catch this crab for some time now without luck. Today I found it belly up on the sand. Two questions:

1. Is it a gorilla crab
2. What could have killed it. Not that I am complaint if it is a gorilla crab but always get concerned when things just die in the tank

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journeyman · 04/05/2019, 05:31 AM

Are you sure it's the crab or did it molt?

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Rafty · 04/05/2019, 05:32 AM

Looks like the crab. Solid in the centre

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liverock · 04/05/2019, 06:10 AM

It is a molt...see the empty eyes....

Rafty · 04/05/2019, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by liverock

It is a molt...see the empty eyes....

Crap! So it’s getting bigger! Is it a gorilla? I just can’t catch this bugger.

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liverock · 04/05/2019, 06:56 AM

not a gorilla from the Florida area.....see the claws...more like a stone crab....but is not...maybe some indo variety..

Rafty · 04/05/2019, 08:46 AM

I assume not good for my reef?

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liverock · 04/05/2019, 09:01 AM

Nope!

04/05/2019, 05:27 AM	#1
Rafty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 141	Is this a gorilla crab? I have been trying to catch this crab for some time now without luck. Today I found it belly up on the sand. Two questions: 1. Is it a gorilla crab 2. What could have killed it. Not that I am complaint if it is a gorilla crab but always get concerned when things just die in the tank Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/05/2019, 06:10 AM	#4
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	It is a molt...see the empty eyes.... __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

04/05/2019, 06:56 AM	#6
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	not a gorilla from the Florida area.....see the claws...more like a stone crab....but is not...maybe some indo variety.. __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

04/05/2019, 09:01 AM	#8
liverock RC Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Tampa Posts: 3,836	Nope! __________________ Rock-On! Madelyn & Jocelyn www.tbsaltwater.com Find us on Instagram tbs_liverockrocks Current Tank Info: mixed reef

04/05/2019, 05:31 AM	#2
journeyman Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. Posts: 357	Are you sure it's the crab or did it molt? Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

04/05/2019, 05:32 AM	#3
Rafty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 141	Looks like the crab. Solid in the centre Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/05/2019, 08:46 AM	#7
Rafty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 141	I assume not good for my reef? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk