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The Complete Guide to Keeping Porcelain Crabs
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The Complete Guide to Keeping Porcelain Crabs

Porcelain Crabs are small, peaceful marine animals that look like crabs but are related to squat lobsters. They need a mature reef aquarium of at least 60 litres, with clean, stable saltwater, plenty of live rock, safe hiding places and moderate to strong water flow. They feed by fanning tiny food from the water, so they need regular meals of plankton and fine reef foods. They are safe with corals and peaceful fish, but aggressive tank mates can harm them. With steady care, good food and safe places to moult, they can live for two to four years.

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