Pom Pom Crab, Boxing Crab - Lybia tessellata

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Pom Pom Crab

Scientific Name

Lybia tessellata

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

10 gallons

Mature Size

1 inch

Placement in tank

Any

Diet

Omnivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Hawaii

Size Class

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Curator's Note

May be harmed by fishes. It is best to introduce this specimen with the lights out.. When finished acclimating, place crab in net and move net near rockwork where the crab can get to safety quickly.

Other Common Names

Boxing Crab

Description

Pom Pom Crabs are an interesting and reef safe addition to any size aquarium. However, in order to actually be able to watch this critter in action a smaller nano sized aquarium is suggested. It carries two Bunodeopsis anemones in each claw and uses these to catch food out of the water column.

Diet

Filter feeds from the water column. Will appreciate finely chopped marine flesh and occasional offering of some type of dried marine algae like Spirulina or Nori..

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004417

Pom Pom Crab, .5"-1", Indo Pacific

~~$39.99~~

$31.99

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