Anemone Crab

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.