Pitho Crabs (M/L) (Pitho mirabilis)

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Invertebrates · Crabs

Pitho Crabs (M/L)

Pitho mirabilis

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From our species guide

Care at a glance

Care levelEasy
Reef safeYes
TemperamentPeacefulPeaceful; may pick at soft corals if underfed
Temperature72–78 °F
Salinity1.023–1.025 SG
pH8.1–8.4
Min tank20 gallons
Favorite foods
1. Hair and turf algae
2. Bubble algae
3. Nori / algae wafers
Max size1.5 in (3.8 cm)

In plain words: The Pitho Crab is a small, quiet crab from the warm seas of the Caribbean. Its shell is about the size of a coin. It is gray or tan with blotches, so it blends in with the rocks. The girl crabs have big claws, like an emerald crab.

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About the Pitho Crabs (M/L)