Limulus polyphemus
The Saltwater Horseshoe Crab is a bottom feeding scavenger.
They like a deep, fine sandbed with a lot of open space to
roam around in. They do get large over time- females can
reach sizes of about 12 inches.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Saltwater Horseshoe Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Limulus polyphemus |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~2-3 inch |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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| FOOD/DIET: |
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Carnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
