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About Pom-Pom Crab
Small crab with a brownish or reddish body, typically reaching 0.5 inches. Distinguishing feature: bears white or cream-colored anemones on its claws, resembling pom-poms, which it uses for defense and feeding.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Compatibility
- Pom-pom crabs are generally peaceful and compatible with most reef inhabitants including fish, corals, and other invertebrates. They rarely display aggression toward tank-mates.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Family
- Xanthidae
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous scavengers that feed on small organisms, detritus, and leftover food. Supplement with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp and micro-pellets.
- Category
- Crab
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Notes
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Provide plenty of hiding places and rubble for security • Feed small meaty foods like frozen mysis shrimp and minced clam; also scavenges • Generally peaceful but may pick at small soft corals or polyps over time
- Appearance Description
- Small crab with a brownish or reddish body, typically reaching 0.5 inches. Distinguishing feature: bears white or cream-colored anemones on its claws, resembling pom-poms, which it uses for defense and feeding.
- Max Size
- 0.75
- Type
- Crab
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