Does anyone have any experience with the porcelain crab (Porcellana sayana) sold by saltwaterfish.com? Friendly/aggressive...reef safe or not, etc.
Porcelain Crab
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Never had that species, but I've had a few others. Never bother anyone, scavenge a bit, and quite hardy.
i also do not have that species, but mine is very peaceful but hides a lot... I would never see it if it wasnt for moon lights
I also have a strawberry crab, does anyone know anything about it. It also hides alot, it's real skidish?
Porcelain crabs are about the most "reef safe" crabs you can get. Shy, you'll usually only see them at night or peeking out from under a rock. They're filter feeders and it is quite fascinating watching them wave their two little "baskets" in the current drawing bits of food into their mouths. Mine has a few favourite hang-outs in areas of good flow.
reefking said:
The care would be the same as a Mithrax.
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