Hitchhiker crab need id

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Wish I had a pic but the guy is so small and my camera can barely take a picture of the whole tank 2 feet away.

This guy is so small I barely noticed him when I was checking on my new royal gramma. I was watching some pods race across a rock when I noticed something else move. Its maybe at most right now an 1/8" so he cant do much damage. Melev ID page didn't have anything that resembled it. After watching it for a few mins it kept waving its pinchers in the air over and over again. So maybe a porcelain???

what is another site for IDing crabs?

Also whats a good camera to be able to take pics so I can be more helpful to you guys who answer my questions?

 

[zoltetov]

For a good camera choice, check out the Photography forum. All depends on your needs/budget/etc... I use a Nikon D70. That might be overkill if you just want something to have around. Anyway, the photography forum is best for that info.

Is the crab hairy?

 

[bertoni]

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-12/rs/index.php

That article has some information on crab ids. Otherwise, a clear shot from the top is usually a good starting point. Most crabs can't be ided beyond general group, though.