Scientific name - Allogalathea elegans Family – Galatheidae Common name – Crinoid Squat Lobster Max Size – 2 in (5 cm) Min. Aquarium Size – 10 gal (37 L) Range - Indonesia Care Level – Easy Temperament – Peaceful Foods and feeding – This crab will scavenge food from the aquarium but should also be fed meaty foods Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements Aquarium suitability - Reef compatibility – Yes Captive care – This species can hitch hike in on live rock. In nature it is commensal with the Crinoid Feathered Sea Star, but the lobster doest require these for life in the aquarium. Like all inverts, the lobster is extremely sensitive to nitrates and metals, even small amounts are fatal to them.
