Emerald CrabEmerald Crab Mithraculus sculptus Care: Beginner Diet: Omnivorous Light: Medium Place of origin: Caribbean Temperature: Tropical: 22 28 deg C (72 82 deg F) Water Parameters: SG: 1. 020 1. 025, pH: 8. 1 8. 4 This species is different to most crabs as it is primarily herbivorous. An excellent addition to a mature tank with plenty of live rock for grazing. This crab is usually purchased as part of a clean up crew but will still require supplementary

good oxygenation and plenty of live rock

but it may still defend a chosen cave

Scientific Name (Latin):Amphiprion biaculeatusFormerly known as Premnas biaculeatus

as goatfishes have an active metabolism and spend much of the day searching for food

sessile invertebrates or clam mantles

Up to 34 cm in length

Cover pump intakes and overflow slots in nano systems

Special Requirements or Care Notes:Requires a mature marine aquarium with established grazing surfaces

Mouth and caudal fin yellow

Also commonly known as the Mimic Tang or Chocolate Tang

It will quickly retract into its tube if touched

reef-safe with caution and well suited to mature aquariums with plenty of swimming space