Candy Cane Coral Crab (Trapezia sp.)
Invertebrate in the family Trapeziidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous scavenger that feeds on detritus, algae, small invertebrates, and leftover food. Benefits from occasional supplemental feedings with sinking pellets or frozen foods.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reefs from the Red Sea to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef, found exclusively on branching corals.
Keeper notes
• Symbiotic with branching corals (Acropora, Pocillopora); requires live coral hosts to thrive • Feeds on coral mucus, small zooplankton, and detritus—generally non-destructive to healthy corals • Minimum 20 gallon tank with robust branching corals and stable flow • Maintain temperature 75–80°F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.023–1.026 • Avoid aggressive tank mates and sudden water parameter swings; otherwise hardy once established
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