Acropora Crab (Hoplophrys oatesii)
Invertebrate in the family Xanthidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Opportunistic feeder consuming small crustaceans, zooplankton, and organic detritus. Rarely needs supplemental feeding in established reef systems with adequate microfauna.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef regions, primarily found in the Red Sea and Indo-Pacific from East Africa to Indonesia.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F and salinity 1.023–1.025 • Requires healthy Acropora colonies as obligate hosts; cannot survive long without them • Feed small amounts of mysis shrimp or small pellets multiple times weekly • Provide excellent water flow and quality; monitor for predatory fish that may consume them
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