Crabs have a bit of a bad reputation in the aquarium hobby. We’ll admit it, they can be destructive! But not all crabs are bulldozers (and some of the ones that are can still be worth it). Looking for a crab to add to your (reef) tank? You’ve come to the right place. From the … Read more
Did you know there’s a crab that wears stinging anemones as gloves? Today, we’re putting the spotlight on one of the strangest members of the crab department and an excellent addition to the nano reef: the tiny pom pom crab of the genus Lybia. Below, find everything you need to know about pom pom crabs … Read more
Why hello there! Long-time aquarists will know that hermit crabs are often colorful, but the Halloween hermit crab really takes the cake with its flashy red and orange stripes. Below, let’s go into everything you need to know about the Halloween hermit crab and keeping this hermit in your home reef! Name (Common, Scientific) Halloween … Read more
Looking for a fun crustacean to add to your (nano) reef aquarium? The porcelain anemone crab may be the invert for you! Reef-safe and docile, these anemone dwellers are one of the more well-behaved crab species for the aquarium. Below, find everything you need to know about the porcelain anemone crab and how to care … Read more
If you’re first setting up your reef tank, you’re likely going to be using live rock, which has visual benefits and helps keep your aquarium healthy. Live rock can also harbor a variety of visitors: some good and some bad. They’re called hitchhikers. One common hitchhiker is the gorilla crab. Keep reading to find all … Read more
Weirdo alert! If you’re looking for an unusual crustacean addition to your marine aquarium, you’ve found it. Let us introduce you to this spindly number: the arrow crab. With its extremely long, spindly legs and a unicorn-like horn on its head, this crab is hard to overlook. Keep reading for everything you need to know … Read more
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