The Saltwater Emerald Crab is a great addition to any aquarium and is reef safe. They eat bubble algae and are very easy to take care of. Ample food needs to be present for them though as they will clean all the bubble algae out of the aquarium, an then be hungry. Supplementing seaweed or chopped meaty food will suffice for them. They are also scavengers and will clean out most organic debris from the aquarium.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Emerald Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Mithrax sculptus |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1.5-2 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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1 per 25 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Considered safe, may be aggressive |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Easy to care for and considered reef safe.
- Recommended stocking is 1 per 25 gallons.
- A crab with a green exoskeleton and "hairy" legs.
- The Emerald is an EXTREMELY hardy creature that can survive seriously harsh conditions.
