Emerald Crab

little_fish

Reef pro
Scientific name - Mithraculus sculptus

Family – Majidae

Common name – Mithrax, Emerald Crab

Max Size – 2.5 in (5 cm)

Care Level – Easy

Temperament – Semi-aggressive

Foods and feeding – This crab will scavenge debris and eat algae, especially bubble algae. If there isn’t enough growing in the aquarium you may need to provide supplement diet.

Supplements - Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements

Aquarium suitability -

Reef compatibility – Yes

Captive care – The crab will help clear an aquarium of nuisance bubble algae. They are nocturnal and will spend most of the day hiding in the rockwork. They are an opportunistic predator and may eat fish, corals or other inverts if they get large enough or if there isn’t enough food available. The Emerald Crab comes in a variety of different colors, including red. Crabs are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper and small amounts will kill them.
 

Attachments

  • 786457164_vkHCh-L.webp
    786457164_vkHCh-L.webp
    16.3 KB · Views: 943
Last edited:
Back
Top