Name: Sand Sifting Crab, aka Mole Crab (Emerita talpoidea)	Origin: Atlantic Ocean
+ Benefits to the Aquarium Sand sifting crabs will help maintain a healthy, diatom free sand bed by entering and exiting the top layer of sand on a regular basis. While burrowed in the sand they will filter feed removing excessive nutrients in the water column, and will not eat beneficial bacteria in the live sand.
+ Interesting Facts Unlike most crabs, these have no traditional "claws", instead they have a series of small digging appendages they use to burrow in the sand bed. These crabs are most intriguing to watch; when buried they will extend a pair of feather like feeders into the water column.
+ Diet & Feeding Filter Feeder. Self sufficient on naturally occurring food; no target feeding is required.
+ Reef Compatibility Completely safe with all corals and invertebrates
Size & Color: 0.5-1 inch; white/beige/brown	Care Level: Easy
Availability: Frequently available year-round	Recommendation: 1 Per 2 Gallons