Is this a gorilla crab?

[Rafty]

I have been trying to catch this crab for some time now without luck. Today I found it belly up on the sand. Two questions:

1. Is it a gorilla crab
2. What could have killed it. Not that I am complaint if it is a gorilla crab but always get concerned when things just die in the tank

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[journeyman]

Are you sure it's the crab or did it molt?

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[Rafty]

Looks like the crab. Solid in the centre


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[liverock]

It is a molt...see the empty eyes....

 

[Rafty]

It is a molt...see the empty eyes....

Crap! So it's getting bigger! Is it a gorilla? I just can't catch this bugger.


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[liverock]

not a gorilla from the Florida area.....see the claws...more like a stone crab....but is not...maybe some indo variety..

 

[Rafty]

I assume not good for my reef?


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[liverock]

Nope!