Emerald Crab
Mithrax sculptus
The Saltwater Emerald Crab is a great addition to any aquarium
and is reef safe. They eat bubble algea and are very easy to
take care of. Ample food needs to be present for them though
as they will clean all the bubble algea out of the aquarium.
Suplementing 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 a lot of harsh conditions.
