Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus)
Invertebrate in the family Mithracidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous scavengers that feed on algae, detritus, and small foods. Supplement with quality sinking pellets, vegetables, and occasional protein-based foods.
Origin and habitat
Western Atlantic, from Florida and the Caribbean to Brazil, including Gulf of Mexico.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank with adequate live rock for hiding and grazing • Temperature range 72–78 °F; maintain stable salinity 1.023–1.025 • Hardy and tolerant of typical reef conditions; nocturnal forager • Feed supplemental algae wafers and detritus-rich substrate; scavenges copepods and small debris
Log Emerald Crab in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Emerald Crab alongside everything else in your reef.
