Marine crabs – emerald crabs, sally lightfoots, etc. They eat detritus and some algae but also steal food and attack slow fish. I list the safe ones and the ones you should avoid or keep an eye on in a reef tank.
Camposcia retusa, commonly known as the Decorator crab, is a colorful and highly sought-after crab in the marine aquarium hobby owing to its dazzling appearance, and ease of care. Nonetheless, despite considerable interest, scientific knowledge about these crabs remains limited. Very little is known about this
The Arrow crab or Spider crab (Stenorhynchus seticornis) is one of the most weird-looking crabs in the marine aquarium industry. Nonetheless, whatever you can think of its appearance, there are certain debates about this species (aggression, feeding habits, breeding, care, etc). The marine ornamental species
Porcelain Anemone crab (Neopetrolisthes maculatus) is one of the saltwater crabs common in Indo-Pacific region. They are well known for their remarkable spot patterns and for being symbiotically associated with sea anemones. So, if you are looking to add some variety to your marine tank,
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 appearance makes them stand out even among the unique selection of animals
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 the Pom Pom Crab is a fascinating little crab that posses a unique symbiotic relationship
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, there are also a lot of debates about this species (aggression, feeding habits,