| Name: Green Porcelain Crab (Petrolisthes armatus) | Origin: Atlantic Ocean |
| + Benefits to the Aquarium Green porcelain crabs will filter feed excessive nutrients from the water column and will also consume solid detritus. | |
| + Interesting Facts These porcelain crabs are a basic version of the more popular spotted porcelain, but are nonetheless just as exquisite and interesting to observe. They have a pair of feather-like feeders that are positioned on either side of their mouth and are used to filter out nutrients and plankton from the water column in a constant swiping motion. Their mouths are bright neon blue. | |
| + Diet & Feeding Filter Feeder, algae, detritus. Self sufficient on naturally occurring food; no target feeding is required. | |
| + Reef Compatibility Completely safe with all corals and invertebrates | |
| Size & Color:
1-2 inches; green, brown | Care Level: Very Easy |
| Availability: Frequently available year-round | Recommendation:
Keep in groups |