Purple Fiddler Crab

Description

Personality: Predator, do not keep with slow fish.
Latin Name: Uca sp.
Common Names: Fiddler or Mini Crab
Adult full size: 3
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons
Water Parameters: Slightly brackish, temp 78 F
Safe for Planted Tanks: No
Foods: Sinking Crab Pellets, Algae Wafers

Purple Fiddler crabs need a semi-terrestrial environment to live. We recommend a platform at the water surface they can sit on. Do not mix with slow fish or bottom dwellers, as they can be predatory. These guys are very good escape artists, so make sure your tank is securely covered.

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