Sponge Crab (Sphaerodromia sp.)

The Sponge Crab can grow up to 3 inches. They are not considered reef safe as they may pull some corals and small inverts to use for decorating their shells. The crabs, as their name suggests will take parts of sponges, shells, and rock to put on their body for camouflage. They like to hunt at night. Their diet consists of meaty foods like clams and small chopped up fish.

• Care Level

  Beginner

• Tank Requirements

  10 gal minimum

• Reef Safe

  No

• Temperament

  Peaceful

• Diet

  Omnivore

• Current Size

  Approx. .50 inch

• Full-Size

  Approx. 3 inches

• Water Parameters

  0ppm, 72-78F, pH 8.0-8.3