The Sally Lightfoot Crab, also known as Percnon Gibbesi as well as its common name “Urchin Crab”, is a popular choice for those looking to keep crabs in a home aquarium. Their striking...
Category: Crabs
Cardisoma armatum are more commonly known as Rainbow Crabs, Patriot Crabs, Tricolor Crabs, Moon Crabs or Soapdish Crabs. Rainbow Crabs are a popular group of semi-terrestrial crabs. They are...
In this guide, I will discuss the Boxer Crab’s appearance, behavior, dietary needs, tank conditions, ideal tank mates, breeding and much more. The Boxer Crab (Lybia tesselata), also known as...
What Is The Difference Between Crab, Crayfish, Lobster, and Dwarf Shrimp?
When it comes to identifying sea creatures, there are plenty of them that seem incredibly similar. Crustaceans are known for their collection of specific traits, but they do actually offer a wide...
The Pom Pom Crab (Ptychognathus Barbatus) is fully aquatic, freshwater crab (Do not confuse it with the marine species that goes by the same name). These crabs are a true rarity and quite new to...
The Mithraculus sculptus, commonly known as the Emerald crab, is probably the most heavily traded crab in the marine aquarium industry. Although they can be very beneficial to have in your tank,...