{"product_id":"mithraculus-sculptus-emerald-crab","title":"Mithraculus sculptus-(Emerald Crab)","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eMithraculus sculptus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e (Emerald Crab) is a popular, hardy, nocturnal reef-safe scavenger (up to 2 inches) known for eating nuisance bubble and hair algae. Native to the Caribbean, they feature a vibrant green, flat shell and hairy legs. They require plenty of live rock for hiding and are generally peaceful, though they may prey on small fish or corals if underfed. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eKey Details for the Hobbyist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-hyphenate: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Easy.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-hyphenate: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Omnivore\/Herbivore. Consumes bubble algae, green hair algae, and leftover meaty foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-hyphenate: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eTank Conditions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e 75–82°F (24–28°C), pH 8.1–8.2, salinity 1.024–1.026.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-hyphenate: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Generally peaceful, but can be opportunistic; may harm small, slow fish or sessile invertebrates if not enough algae is available.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-hyphenate: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Up to 2 inches (5 cm) in width.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"color: #0a0a0a; margin-bottom: 9.0pt; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; mso-hyphenate: auto; tab-stops: list 36.0pt; background: white;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e Requires plenty of rockwork\/crevices. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; line-height: 18.0pt; mso-hyphenate: auto; background: white;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eReef Safe Status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile generally considered reef-safe, \u003ci\u003eMithraculus sculptus\u003c\/i\u003e is best described as \"reef-safe with caution,\" as they may pick at soft corals or LPS if they are underfed. They are considered highly effective for managing bubble algae (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.5pt; font-family: 'Courier New'; color: #0a0a0a; border: solid #F3F5F6 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #F3F5F6 .5pt; padding: 2.0pt; background: #F3F5F6; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003eValonia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #0a0a0a; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;\"\u003e) outbreaks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquariumprime Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53785649643849,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/5827\/5657\/files\/20260110_224317.jpg?v=1770049879","url":"https:\/\/aquariumprime.com\/products\/mithraculus-sculptus-emerald-crab","provider":"Aquariumprime Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}