Arrow Crab
Stenorhynchus seticornis
The Saltwater Arrow Crab is a hardy and long living crab that
like to be on rocks and scavenges for food. Supplementing food
for them is a good idea. Very enjoyable to watch as they move
in odd ways.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Arrow Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Stenorhynchus seticornis |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1 1/2 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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20 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Carnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Considered safe, but aggressive |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Fantastic scavengers which are highly sought after for their diet of Bristle Worms and Flat Worms.
- Only one should be kept per tank and they should only be kept in larger tanks.
- A very unique crab and extremely helpful in the reef by eating bristle worms.
- Has very long legs that can be up to three times it's body lenght.
