Decorator Crab
Oregonia gracilis
The Saltwater Decorator Crab is a perfect crab for a reef tank
as it helps propagate soft corals through the aquarium. They
generally decorate their shells with algea, soft corals, or
sponge as a method to camoflauge themselves. The Saltwater
Decorator Crab is a nocturnal crab and hunts at night. Food
may need to be supplemented such as dead s
| COMMON NAME: |
|
Decorator Crab |
| |
| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
|
Oregonia gracilis |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1 1/2 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
|
20 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Moderately |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
