ID crab found on acropora coral

Poorcollegereef

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Hey, I need some help IDing this crab that piggied backed on a acropora that I bought a couple of days ago. The picture isnt that good but the crab is about 1/4-1/2 inches wide, very thin, pink/flesh tone in color, has a dark band running from eye to eye, it has a small dark dot on each of his jointed legs, his claws are long and narrow-the pinchers are small but the arm is nearly as long as his body. I have not seen it move from the coral since I bought it. Im not in a rush to remove it unless it damages my acropora because it isnt very large. It is smaller than a few zebra dwzrf hermits that I have. Thanks for your help

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Reefcentral isnÃ"šÃ‚´t letting me see your picture but from your description IÃ"šÃ‚´m pretty sure itÃ"šÃ‚´s a Tetralia or a Quadrella. Both of them are known as acropora crabs because theyÃ"šÃ‚´re always associated with acropora. They mainly live on the mucus produced by the corals although they will occasionally eat polyps, they also help defend the coral against other predators.
 
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