Anemone Crab
Neopetrolisthes ohshimai
The Saltwater Porcelain Anemone Crab is a docile and reef safe
addition to any invertabrate or reef aquarium. They Like to
get into pairs under the shelter of an anemone and will try to
fend off other creatures invading their space. Eats
microorganisms in the water column and mucus from the anemone
that it has a symbiotic relationship with.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Anemone Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
|
Neopetrolisthes oshimai |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~3/8 inch |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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20 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- White with red/brown spots, peaceful creatures which like to live around anemones.
- A very hardy crab that lives in carpet anenomes, though they do not need the anemone to live well.
- They can live in rocks and corals and help keep the tank clean.
