Tiny Tears Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Hi, I came home the other night and went to feed my wet pets. Something caught my eye. Nestling in the corner of a piece of rock, i saw something move. I got a glass rod, and prodded it. It took off. It was IDENTICAL in colour to the live rock, and looked a bit like a spider. It had THICK furry looking legs. I prodded it again, and it took off fast. This time it seemed to unfurl, and HELL it moved fast. It moved so fast i could not see it so well. This time it looked longer than a spider, but dman, those legs were quite long, and quite hairy. Anyone any idea what this coulds be? (AT, sorry to hear about the flatworms, and the tradegy that followed) Any help appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightningstrike Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 crabs? Quote Austin the Westie: "I may be your best friend, but you are my everything". Lightning Strike's Back!!! Reefkeeping Is Not My Hobby, It's My Obsession. Austin's Birthday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bum Posted August 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2004 did it look like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tears Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Hi Bum, thx for the pic. Well, it was quite like that, BUT, it was the colour of live rock. Mottled, and very difficult to spot, except when it moved. . The legs were more soft and slimey. Like a worm. I wish i could find it again. How did you catch it ? >barracuda. Maybe a crab. I am trying to search the net, but cannot find anything like it. Bum's picture is the closest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member decentkid Posted August 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2004 i also caught one from my tank but mine was red.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bum Posted August 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2004 my pics shows a hairy crab i caught, soft legs? could be a brittle star... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tears Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 if i catch it, i'll post a pic. any tips for catching it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member bum Posted August 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2004 not all unidentified creatures are bad, brittle stars are good scavengers does your alien look like this? http://www.wetwebmedia.com/brittlestars.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tears Posted August 9, 2004 Author Share Posted August 9, 2004 Thx bum, i think you id' the alien. Safe enough to leave for now then! Appreciate the help folks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member ]v[edia Posted August 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2004 i dun think brittle star ba.. coz i have one brittle star.. it dun really move so fast in action.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jesperlam Posted August 9, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 9, 2004 Crab!!! hairy and moves fast. IMHO better get it out fast before theres casualties in your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tears Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 >jesperlam. Yep, after sleeping easy thinking i had a cute brittle star, i found something different this morning. While feeding, a small claw came out from a crack in the rock, and grabbed for a piece of brine. SO...it is indeed a crab. I got a better look at it. I cannot belive it has been there all this time, and i did not see it. Catching him should be funny. (i would now like to apologise for my abysmal typing last night. That is what happens after a jug of mhargarita at Cafe Iguana) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member jesperlam Posted August 10, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 10, 2004 Use the essence bottle method to catch it...quite effective IMO. Then crush the crab and feed your fishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tears Posted August 10, 2004 Author Share Posted August 10, 2004 Essence bottle method? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member weishun Posted August 10, 2004 SRC Member Share Posted August 10, 2004 Hmm could it be a spider crab? just making a wild guess. Quote My 4 Footer Reef My Old 4FT Tank My Old 3FT Tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiny Tears Posted August 11, 2004 Author Share Posted August 11, 2004 Can anyone help me with Jesperlam's "essence bottle method"? I have not heard of this. What i imagine is ; 1. i stick some food in a bottle. 2. leave in the tank, 3. Lie in wait until the crab goes in? That simple? It means staying up all night tho'.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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