Porcelain Anemone Crab

Description

The Porcelain Anemone Crab is a beautiful and peaceful reef-safe invertebrate commonly found in marine aquariums. It is best known for its delicate appearance and its unique feeding behavior, where it filters food particles directly from the water using its fan-like front claws.

In the wild, this crab is often found living in close association with sea anemones, using them as shelter and protection while benefiting from food carried by water currents.

Feeding & Behavior:

  • Filter feeder that consumes fine food particles from the water
  • Uses specialized fan-like claws to capture plankton and suspended foods
  • Typically lives within or near sea anemones
  • Extremely peaceful and non-aggressive

Care Requirements:

  • Stable and mature reef aquarium
  • Moderate water flow to carry food particles
  • Optional but beneficial: sea anemone host
  • Supplemental feeding may be needed in low-nutrient systems

Important Notes:

  • Fully reef safe and safe with corals
  • Requires clean, stable water conditions
  • May spend most of its time hiding in anemones or rock structures
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SKU: I-CRB-005

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The Porcelain Anemone Crab is a beautiful and peaceful reef-safe invertebrate commonly found in marine aquariums. It is best known... Read more

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30.000 JD

    • Care Level: Easy
    • Reef Compatible: With Caution
    • Minimum Tank Size: 100 Liters

      This item cant be shipped internationally

    Livestock, including fish, corals, and other aquatic species, cannot be shipped internationally due to shipping and regulatory restrictions.
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    Description

    The Porcelain Anemone Crab is a beautiful and peaceful reef-safe invertebrate commonly found in marine aquariums. It is best known for its delicate appearance and its unique feeding behavior, where it filters food particles directly from the water using its fan-like front claws.

    In the wild, this crab is often found living in close association with sea anemones, using them as shelter and protection while benefiting from food carried by water currents.

    Feeding & Behavior:

    • Filter feeder that consumes fine food particles from the water
    • Uses specialized fan-like claws to capture plankton and suspended foods
    • Typically lives within or near sea anemones
    • Extremely peaceful and non-aggressive

    Care Requirements:

    • Stable and mature reef aquarium
    • Moderate water flow to carry food particles
    • Optional but beneficial: sea anemone host
    • Supplemental feeding may be needed in low-nutrient systems

    Important Notes:

    • Fully reef safe and safe with corals
    • Requires clean, stable water conditions
    • May spend most of its time hiding in anemones or rock structures

    Important Note
    Proper acclimation is extremely important considering the stress imposed on the animals by the shipping process. Please take a moment to review our Acclimation Guide.

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