Emerald Crab

Description

The Emerald Crab is well respected for its scavenging ability. It will enthusiastically feed on uneaten meaty foods and many types of nuisance algae. Unlike many other animals, Emeral crabs will eat bubble algae and helps clean your aquarium of these algae. Its distinct, flat shiny green body and hairy legs easily identify the Emerald Crab.

Care needs to be taken to ensure an ample supply of food is available for the Emerald Crab. Many aquarists supplement the Emerald Crab’s diet with dried seaweed and chopped meaty foods, such as shrimp, as well as a quality pellet fish food. Otherwise, this opportunistic feeder may turn to corals, invertebrates, or small fish for a food source.

Actual size: 1/2-1″ Max Size: 2″

Care Level: Easy

Temperament: Semi Agrresive

Feeding: Omnivore

Minimum Tank Size: 10g

Reef Compatible: Yes

Scientific Name: Mithraculus sculptus

Water Conditions: 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025

The Invert pictured here are representative only and the livestock you receive may vary in pattern, coloration, and shape.