Tank setup
A minimum 40L aquarium suits Anemone Crab. Provide hiding spots and stable water — this species thrives in a well-filtered community setup.
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
The Anemone Crab, or Porcelain Crab, is a delicate and beautiful filter-feeder. It has a white or cream-colored body covered in intricate red or orange spots. This crab is a fascinating resident for a reef tank as it is completely peaceful and filter-feeds by waving its two specialized, fan-like appendages in the water to catch plankton. It is not a true crab and is more closely related to squat lobsters. It is known for its symbiotic relationship with anemones, often living unharmed within their stinging tentacles for protection. It is very delicate and should not be housed with aggressive fish.
Key traits
peaceful
reef safe
nano
easy
filter feeder
crab
Compatibility
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Care guide
Everything you need to keep Anemone Crab healthy in a South African setup.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Anemone Crab is filter feeder. Feed a varied diet appropriate for invertebrates — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Behaviour
Anemone Crab is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Tankmates
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in invertebrates. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding
Breeding notes for Anemone Crab vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
Keeping invertebrates?
Invertebrates read water quality more sensitively than fish — condition and test rather than guess.
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