Crinoid squat lobster

[reeferboi6888]

Anybody have any info on these guys?

 

[LeslieH]

If it really is a squat lobster then it's a filter feeder or a detritus feeder which means it's reef safe. There are also a couple of other crabs & shrimp that look like the crinoid squat lobster.

 

[mollymonticello]

Here's my little buddy. Just got him today. They are commensal on Crinoid sea stars. They use them for locomotion, apparently, and don't really need them in captivity. Thank goodness, because I don't know anyone that can keep a crinoid feather star.

 

[mollymonticello]

I caught him eating a mysis tonight. It was neat to see him tear it with his claws and put it in his mouth.

 

[charlesr1958]

Ya know, I never thought to check over the crinoids I see on the reef for such critters. Will have to do so next time out. Thanks!

Chuck