Crab trap

[MadReefer]

I am trying to catch a Mithrax crab in ny DT. He eats much algea but has been nipping at my Pavona frag and green toadstool frag. It stays in the rocks so I can't net it out. Anyone know how to build a trap to catch it? I don't the othet fish ton be able to go inside it.

Thanks,
Mark

 

[panmanmatt]

Easiest way is to take a drinking glass and lean it against the rock he is in. Drop a little food in and see what happens. The crab will fall in to get the food and the smooth sides won't allow him to climb out.

Of course a sharpened wood skewer works well too.

 

[MadReefer]

I have a nice metal skewer from BBQ set. Thanks
Just kidding. I'll try thr glass idea.

 

[Hawkeye]

typically i've always caught crabs when they venture out at night for food. if you can pinpoint where it is - you could place some food near the LR and position a pair of pinchers/tongs above - and just wait.

The other option is to remove the LR in question and skewer it out.

 

[MadReefer]

I actually netted, yes I caught it with a net 4:00 this morning. It was out crawling through some Anthellia I was able to sneak up on it.