Emerald Crab Mithraculus sculptus
Care: Beginner
Diet: Omnivorous
Light: Medium
Place of origin: Caribbean
Temperature: Tropical: 22-28 deg C (72-82 deg F)
Water Parameters: SG: 1.020-1.025, pH: 8.1-8.4
This species is different to most crabs as it is primarily herbivorous. An excellent addition to a mature tank with plenty of live rock for grazing. This crab is usually purchased as part of a clean-up crew but will still require supplementary feeding.