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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.
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.
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