The Emerald Crab, a.k.a. Green Crab or Mithrax Crab, is a very popular aquarium species. These crabs have a distinct pre-historic look with their bumpy shells and hairy legs. They are completely green in color and have flattened tips to their claws designed specifically to pull at algae. They are sought after in the aquarium trade for their diet of nuisance bubble algae. They are voracious algae eaters and very docile. They cling to rockwork as they forage and they move very slowly. More than one can be kept in the same tank. They are also good scavengers.
Size: Approximately 1-2"
Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Algae, Flake, Algae Sheets
Origin: Caribbean
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