Blue Porcelain Crab, Porcelain Crab

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Blue Porcelain Crab

Scientific Name

Petrolisthes spp.

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

24 gallons

Mature Size

1.5 inches

Placement in tank

Any

Diet

Carnivore

Range

Western Atlantic, Caribbean

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Porcelain Crab

Description

The Blue Porcelain Crab is a filter feeder, eating organic matter from the water column. Although it does not form a true symbiotic relationship with an anemone like its cousin the Porcelain Anemone Crab, it has been known to take up residence in any available anemone especially those in the the Condylactis genus. It is reef safe and harmless and makes a great addition for the beginner to the advanced aquarist.

Diet

Filter feeds from the water column. Will appreciate filter feeder foods and finely chopped marine flesh.