ID help: Lighter colored Gorila Crab?

[perverseosmosis]

I finally decided to try and catch this guy. Got him the first night using a small flower vase.

I'm having trouble identifying it. I tried the tbsaltwater id sheet. Most of the lumpier looking crabs like this are much darker. Thoughts?

What should I do with it? Any chance it could live in the sump?

Thanks everyone!

 

[perverseosmosis]

A picture would probably help

 

[cloak]

It might be some sort of Xanthid crab. Those red eyes don't help either. I would definitely put it in the sump or perhaps give it to somebody who want to set up a species tank of sorts. GL.

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

 

[perverseosmosis]

Out he goes. Thank you!

Also, for what it's worth, a small flower vase worked wonders at catching it. Narrowish at the top with a bulbish bottom. Tipped the whole thing on it side by where I last saw it. Baited it with krill.

 

[Dkuhlmann]

That is one wicked looking little crab.

Glad to hear about the vase, that's a great idea!

 

[Betta132]

Pretty cool crab. If you have a sump or 'fuge, I'd suggest tossing it in there, or you might be able to find someone who'll take it.