I need a some help

[Bluesox_68]

I have been house sitting for a few days so the lights in my tank were off, I came home today turned on the light and I saw this freaking wierd crab that I never bought? it body was the size of a dime it was white and brown. It was cool looking but the wierd this is that it didn't have pinchers it had little fingers that looked like feathers? sorta, Here is where I need the help other than the ID, I took a pic and a little video on my phone and I have no idea how to post it, Is there anybody that I could text it to and they could post it for me? Thanks alot you can call me at 519-209-4567 or just reply to this post!:cell: :bravo:

[TedH]

Bluesox_68 asked me to upload this video for him, but the best I could do is put a link to it.

http://s73.photobucket.com/albums/i220/twitchted/fish/?action=view&current=2.flv

[ajx22]

I can't make out anything in that 3-second clip. Way too short and not enough resolution.

:sorry:

[Bluesox_68]

Thanks alot TedH, I only see about 4 seconds of the 15 second clip but you can tell it has wierd hands? If the whole clip can come up you can see better when I zoom in! Thanks again TedH:bravo:

[lotus02]

Taking a stab in the dark but could it possibly be a porcelain crab?
They have fans but should also have claws.

[ajx22]

Here's a Porcelain Crab (like lotus02 just mentioned).

http://www.aquariumpros.ca/photopost/data/2/medium/1115pcrab.jpg

[Bluesox_68]

Thats not it??? I am working on getting the whole clip

[lotus02]

What about this guy? PomPom crab. I'm still thinking might come up with the right crab from you description.
http://k43.pbase.com/o4/35/576935/1/55499655.DPP_1826.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/clippo/oceanart)

[Bluesox_68]

THATS IT!!!!!! ok so is he good or bad? Would he of been a hitchhiker? Tell me tell me tell me!!!!:bravo:

[Bluesox_68]

http://www.pbase.com/clippo/image/55499655 That pretty cool!

[lotus02]

Those Pompoms are anemones. It's your call ,I think they are cool myself.

[lotus02]

Here's some info I grabed off the net just did a quick search.
Pom Pom Crab, Lybia tessellata, is a curiously comical aquarium addition. This Hawaiian native frequently carries a small anemone in each claw. There are at least two purposes for carrying the anemones. The first is a simple matter of defense. The Pom Pom will taunt would-be predators by shaking the anemones in hopes of stinging the invader into retreat. It also mops the substrate to gather uneaten food, thus creating a symbiotic relationship between the Pom Pom Crab and its pom poms. The anemone undoubtedly benefits by getting to eat its share of the treasure. Also known as the Boxer Crab, it is a hardy creature that grows to about an inch in length. Because of this small size, it is great for the mini-reef aquarium.

[Mulder]

What a neat crab.

[newreef8584]

Where do I get one? Ever a neat looking thing..

[lotus02]

Where do I get one? Ever a neat looking thing..

Talk to the sponsors they might bring in a few.

[Bluesox_68]

Thanks lotuso2 for finding the crab for me! I can't belive I have never seen him before or how he even got in my tank??? He must only come out at night I guess. I can at least see my emerald once a week or so! but again thanks for posting it for me!

[lotus02]

No Problem that's what we're here for, to help each other.

[Eric c]

I had one that had the anomones die on it then it took a baby ricordea as it's anomone

[Bluesox_68]

I have only seen it 3 times! But its the coolest little crab!