Can Montipora have symbiotic crabs like Acros can?

[whalloper]

Hi all

Just noticed this small crab (about 3/8" wide) on my green plating monti at the base. The crab itself is very well camouflagued - kinda looks like a little rock or pile of detrutis (sad for him). I didnt know he was there until he ran away. Ive had Acros come with their symbiotic crabs in the branches and was wondering if Monti's could have the same thing.

thanks

 

[twon8]

i have not heard of them, but since monti's and acro's are so closely related i would think it is possible. i just don't think a plating monti would be much of a home for a crab, offering little protection.

 

[whalloper]

yeah thats what I thought...but he is not very visible at all where he was sitting. If anyone needs to know the color, its like a black and white marbled look all over with a little fuzz on the legs. Does that sound like anything harmful anyones heard of?