Is this a gorilla crab?

[Crabs+Shrimps-69]

No, but they are from the Gulf of America. Tampa Bay Saltwater live rock hitchhikers.

Did you get them as hitch hikers???????
How long have you had them?
It's possible they are compatible when young and aggressive when they mature.

 

[jabberwock]

Did you get them as hitch hikers???????
How long have you had them?
It's possible they are compatible when young and aggressive when they mature.

Yes, hitchhikers on a shipment from Tampa Bay Salt Water premium live rocks. I have had them for 2.5 years. They were tiny at first. Took a while to even notice them. Now they are maybe 2 inches across. They do jostle a little bit for prime territory. Mostly just claw waving. I believe I have even observed them mating.

 

[WhatCouldGoWrong71]

I’m trying to get them out. I’m noticing lots of empty snail shells near their zip codes.

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

No, but they are from the Gulf of America. Tampa Bay Saltwater live rock hitchhikers.

gulf of mexico

 

[Oldsman]

Looking forward to seeing what hikers arrive on my shipment

 

[Crabs+Shrimps-69]

Yes, hitchhikers on a shipment from Tampa Bay Salt Water premium live rocks. I have had them for 2.5 years. They were tiny at first. Took a while to even notice them. Now they are maybe 2 inches across. They do jostle a little bit for prime territory. Mostly just claw waving. I believe I have even observed them mating.

My guess is probably because they are a different species than the normal one and they were together when the were young.
Probably also lots of places for territory as well.

 

[Crabs+Shrimps-69]

Yes, hitchhikers on a shipment from Tampa Bay Salt Water premium live rocks. I have had them for 2.5 years. They were tiny at first. Took a while to even notice them. Now they are maybe 2 inches across. They do jostle a little bit for prime territory. Mostly just claw waving. I believe I have even observed them mating.