• Name:

    Spider Decorator Crab

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  • Family: Majidae
  • Species: Crab
  • Scientific Name: Camposcia retusa
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| Camposcia Decorator Crab

| Decorator Crab

General info about Spider Decorator Crab

The Spider Decorator Crab has a brown body with sponges, shells, and rocks that are attached to it, helping it to camouflage. It naturally hunts for food at night. It can grow up to 4 inches.

Spider Decorator Crab Diet & Nutrition

It is a carnivore that mainly subsists fish and clam. 

Spider Decorator Crab Origin

It is native from the Indo-Pacific waters.

Caution with Spider Decorator Crab

Like most invertebrates, the Spider Decorator Crab does not do well if there are large swings in water parameters. It also does not tolerate any type of metal traces in the water, therefore, it should never be in contact with any copper medications. 

Acclimating Spider Decorator Crab

Most invertebrates do not like large swings in water parameters and the Spider Decorator Crab is not an exception, so even though most hobbyists do not acclimate their cleaner crews it is suggested to do so. If you have a sump, float your cleaner crew in an area with low light to allow them to temperature acclimate first which should take about 15-20 min. Then it is best to slowly drip acclimate them to allow them to adjust to your water conditions.

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Spider Decorator Crab Crab Majidae Camposcia retusa

The Spider Decorator Crab has a brown body with sponges, shells, and rocks that are attached to it, helping it to camouflage. It naturally hunts for food at night. It can grow up to 4 inches.

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