Porcelain Anemone Crab
(Neopetrolisthes ohshimai)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Porcelain Anemone Crab
(Neopetrolisthes ohshimai)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
White
Diet
Carnivore, Filter Feeder
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
1"
Family
Porcellanidae
Supplements
Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility
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Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
White
Diet
Carnivore, Filter Feeder
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.023-1.025
Max. Size
1"
Family
Porcellanidae
Supplements
Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements
Compatibility
View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Porcelain Anemone Crab is white with red spots and/or blotches of red or brown. They have very large front claws which they use to fend off potential predators. They are peaceful, and make a wonderful addition to any reef or invertebrate aquarium.
Porcelain Anemone Crabs live together in pairs under the protection of an anemone. It may attempt to defend its territory from clownfish that try to establish themselves among the anemone, although the clownfish generally prevails. It is aggressive toward conspecifics, and should not be kept with larger, aggressive crabs which may attack it.
It eats planktonic food and mucus from the anemone. It may be supplemented with tablet food placed next to the anemone.
Approximate Purchase Size: 1/2" to 2"
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Customer Testimonials
David C.
Belmar , NJ
This crab is the best I have had yet, does not bother any of my corals. It sits right up front on a small rock in the sand with a few small red mushrooms on it. He has made it his home and reaches for food with his arm fans in the current.
Vincent Eberson
San Jose , CA
Anemone crabs are often thought to live only in anemones. In my experience, I have found that my crab chooses my soft corals over the carpet anemone in my tank.
Anemone crabs are often thought to live only in anemones. In my experience, I have found that my crab chooses my soft corals over the carpet anemone in my tank.
Neil Lichtenstiger
Columbus , OH
I kept one alone in a mini-reef aquarium with success. They will be aggressive to others of the same sex. Take this in to consideration when introducing new porcelain crabs
Angela Pope
Rainsville , AL
Our Clown Fish never took to our Anemone so it truly was a treat to see our Porcelain Anemone Crab find our Anemone after only two days. He sits up inside the Anemone and uses his fan-like arms to catch food.
Carol Anderson
El Paso , TX
When mine arrived, I thought he was dead, but he had molted. It was like a red spider on top of the crab skeleton. I didn't see him for a couple of weeks and thought the fish ate him. He appeared this weekend - shell & all. He is really amusing with his "hands" waving all around. He & my Emerald Crab had quite a boxing match!
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