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About Decorator Crab
The Decorator Crab is a small, yellowish-brown to tan crab with a hairy, oval carapace that naturally adheres bits of algae, coral fragments, and shell debris for camouflage. Adults typically reach 1.5–2 inches across.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 4
- Notes
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, and salinity 1.023–1.026 • Provide ample hiding spots and live rock for scavenging and decoration collection • Nocturnal and generally peaceful; compatible with most corals and fish • Feed varied small meaty foods: tiny shrimp, copepods, and organic detritus; supplement with quality coral food
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.026
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Appearance Description
- The Decorator Crab is a small, yellowish-brown to tan crab with a hairy, oval carapace that naturally adheres bits of algae, coral fragments, and shell debris for camouflage. Adults typically reach 1.5–2 inches across.
- Family
- Majidae
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful toward fish and most invertebrates, though may pick at softer corals or clams if hungry. Best kept singly or in pairs with adequate space.
- Type
- Crab
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous scavenger feeding on small crustaceans, detritus, and algae. Benefits from varied diet including frozen foods and occasional live prey.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including waters around Indonesia, the Philippines, and other tropical reef areas.
- Category
- Crab
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