Hitchhiker Crab ID?

[tsr770]

I caught this guy in my nano tank last night being chased around by my pistol shrimp. Nothing new has been added in a couple months, but it is the first time I have seen this little crab.
Any idea if he is a good or bad guy? He is currently in a isolation container in the fuge of my frag tank.

It is tiny, maybe slightly more than 1/4" across. Picture of it in a shot glass for size referance.

 

[charlesr1958]

I believe it is a member of the porcellanids, which should be harmless within your system. Also, if I may ask, any chance I can use that larger photo within my own hitch hiker page? That is a very good example and good photo. With due photo credit of course.

Chuck's Hitch Hiker Pages

Chuck

 

[tsr770]

feel free to use it Chuck, I think this guy is gunna become a resident of the refugium later tonight

 

[charlesr1958]

Thanks! Was looking through a web page and thought you might like to see it as well.

http://www.uni-giessen.de/porcellanidae/

Chuck

 

[althefishguy]

Damn You're Good Chuck !!!

 

[salty3]

Chuck I cant pm you so I'll say it hear. Your ID page is awsome alot more pics and good info. I have added it to my favorites for future refference.

 

[Lpabsolute]

Cool Looking Little Guy

 

[charlesr1958]

Thanks Bobby, its always nice to hear that the pages are of use.

Chuck