Pom-Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata)
Invertebrate in the family Xanthidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous scavengers that feed on small organisms, detritus, and leftover food. Supplement with small meaty foods like mysis shrimp and micro-pellets.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea through East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
Keeper 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
Log Pom-Pom Crab in your reef tank
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