🦀Porcelain Anemone Crab (Neopetrolisthes ohshimai / Neopetrolisthes maculatus)
🦀 Porcelain Anemone Crab Neopetrolisthes ohshimai / Neopetrolisthes maculatus
Peaceful • Reef Safe • Filter Feeder
📋The Porcelain Anemone Crab is a peaceful and highly attractive reef crustacean, well-known for its delicate white body, bold red spotting, and feathery filter-feeding appendages.
Often found living among the tentacles of host anemones, these crabs are completely reef-safe and thrive in peaceful community reef tanks. They are filter feeders, waving their specialized claws to catch plankton and fine particles from the water column.
While they naturally host with anemones such as Bubble Tip Anemones, they can also adapt to living within coral structures or rocky crevices. They are ideal for nano reefs or larger tanks, adding beauty, character, and natural behavior to your setup.
💡 Highlights
🦀 Peaceful Reef-Safe Crustacean
– Perfect for community reef tanks🌊 Filter Feeder
– Catches plankton and fine food particles🪸 Anemone Symbiosis
– Often lives among host anemone tentacles🎨 Striking Pattern
– White shell with vivid red or maroon spots🐟 Small Tank Friendly
– Great for nano reefs📷 Active Display Invertebrate
– Fascinating filter-feeding behavior
🧾 Overview
🍽️ Feeding & 🛠️ Care Guide
📏 Retail Size Guide
❓ FAQ Guide
🧾 A Quick Look at the Porcelain Anemone Crab
📛 Common Name: Porcelain Anemone Crab
🔬 Scientific Name: Neopetrolisthes ohshimai / Neopetrolisthes maculatus
👨👩👧 Family: Porcellanidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific
📏 Max Size: 5 cm (2 inches)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 27°C (75 – 81°F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy to Moderate
💖 Temperament: Peaceful
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 Litres (10+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Host Anemone
🧬 Captive Bred: Rarely
🌿 Wild Caught: Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore (Filter Feeder)
🐣 Reproduction: Releases free-swimming larvae