Emerald Crabs make excellent additions to home aquariums. These small crabs are fantastic scavengers, helping to manage certain types of nuisance algae.

With a fully green body and slightly hairy legs, **Emerald Crabs** grow to about 2 inches and can thrive in tanks as small as 10 gallons. They are mostly active at night, scavenging for leftover meaty foods and algae.

Generally peaceful, **Emerald Crabs** may become aggressive if food is scarce, potentially targeting coral, other invertebrates, and smaller fish. However, most tanks provide enough food to keep them content. They are particularly effective at consuming bubble algae.

As omnivores, **Emerald Crabs** require a diet rich in both meaty and plant-based foods. While they often find enough food by scavenging, you can supplement their diet with mysis shrimp, small pieces of marine fish and invertebrates, or high-quality pellet foods.

• Color: Green
• Maximum Length: 2 inches
• Temperament: Semi-aggressive
• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
• Dietary Needs: Omnivorous
• Natural Habitat: Caribbean
• Reef Safe: Yes
• Ideal for: Beginners
• Water Parameters: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Emerald Mithrax Crab, Mithrax sculptus, Green Clinging Crab

If you have any questions about whether the **Emerald Crab** is suitable for your aquarium, please reach out to us.

Estimated Purchase Size: 1/2" to 1-1/2"