Crabs

Crabs are a diverse group of crustaceans that can play various roles in a saltwater aquarium. They can be scavengers, algae eaters, or even predators. Popular species include the Emerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus), which is known for its algae-eating habits, and the Sally Lightfoot Crab (Percnon gibbesi), which is appreciated for its scavenging abilities. When adding crabs to an aquarium, it's important to consider their compatibility with other tank inhabitants and their potential impact on the tank's ecosystem. Some crabs may prey on small fish or invertebrates, while others may help control algae growth. It's crucial to research the specific needs and behaviors of the crab species you are interested in to ensure a healthy and balanced aquarium environment.

1. 
   Common name: Orangutang crab

   Scientific name: Achaeus japonicus
2. 
   Common name: Elegant squat lobster

   Scientific name: Allogalathea elegans
3. 
   Common name: Bumblebee Snail

   Scientific name: Brevicollus tuberatus
4. 
   Common name: Blueband Hermit Crab

   Scientific name: Calcinus californiensis
5. 
   Common name: Electric Blue hermit crab

   Scientific name: Calcinus elegans
6. 
   Common name: Hawaiian hermit

   Scientific name: Calcinus laevimanus
7. Common name: orangeclaw hermit

   Scientific name: Calcinus tibicen
8. 
   Common name: Spider Decorator Crab

   Scientific name: Camposcia retusa
9. 
   Common name: Variable Coral Crab

   Scientific name: Carpilius convexus
10. 
    Common name: Seven-eleven Crab

    Scientific name: Carpilius maculatus
11. 
    Common name: Spider Squat Lobster

    Scientific name: Chirostylus dolichopus
12. 
    Common name: Halloween hermit crab

    Scientific name: Ciliopagurus strigatus
13. 
    Common name: Mexican Red-Leg Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Clibanarius digueti
14. 
    Common name: Blue-legged Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Clibanarius rutilus
15. 
    Common name: tricolor hermit

    Scientific name: Clibanarius tricolor
16. 
    Common name: Corallimorph Decorator Crab

    Scientific name: Cyclocoeloma tuberculata
17. 
    Common name: Blue-Spotted hermit crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus guttatus
18. 
    Common name: hairy red hermit crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus lagopodes
19. 
    Common name: White-spotted hermit crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus megistos
20. 
    Common name: Anemone Hermit Crab

    Scientific name: Dardanus pedunculatus
21. 
    Common name: Debelius reef lobster

    Scientific name: Enoplometopus debelius
22. Common name: bullseye reef lobster

    Scientific name: Enoplometopus holthuisi
23. 
    Common name: red reef lobster

    Scientific name: Enoplometopus occidentalis
24. Common name: Marley's Gnathiid

    Scientific name: Gnathia marleyi
25. 
    Common name: Egyptian sea star

    Scientific name: Gomophia egyptiaca
26. 
    Common name: Egg Cowrie

    Scientific name: Gomophia watsoni
27. 
    Common name: Peacock Mantis Shrimp

    Scientific name: Gonodactylus bredini
28. 
    Common name: anemone spider crab

    Scientific name: Inachus phalangium
29. 
    Common name: Spotted Porcelain Crab

    Scientific name: Janira maculosa
30. 
    Common name: Rough Box Crab

    Scientific name: Latreillia valida
31. 
    Common name: Hairy squat lobster

    Scientific name: Lauriea siagiani
32. 
    Common name: Horseshoe crab

    Scientific name: Limulus polyphemus
33. 
    Common name: Harlequin Crab

    Scientific name: Lissocarcinus laevis
34. 
    Common name: sea cucumber crab

    Scientific name: Lissocarcinus orbicularis
35. 
    Common name: Mosaic Boxer Crab

    Scientific name: Lybia tessellata
36. Common name: nodose clinging crab

    Scientific name: Mithraculus coryphe
37. 
    Common name: green clinging crab

    Scientific name: Mithraculus sculptus
38. 
    Common name: Bull Crab

    Scientific name: Naxioides taurus
39. 
    Common name: red reef hermit

    Scientific name: Paguristes cadenati
40. 
    Common name: common hermit crab

    Scientific name: Pagurus bernhardus
41. 
    Common name: Sohal Tang

    Scientific name: Paraferdina sohariae
42. 
    Common name: nimble spray crab

    Scientific name: Percnon gibbesi
43. 
    Common name: flat rock crab

    Scientific name: Percnon planissimum
44. 
    Common name: banded porcelain crab

    Scientific name: Petrolisthes galathinus
45. 
    Common name: red-striped hermit

    Scientific name: Phimochirus holthuisi
46. Common name: polkadotted hermit

    Scientific name: Phimochirus operculatus
47. 
    Common name: bristly crab

    Scientific name: Pilumnus hirtellus
48. 
    Common name: common marble shrimp

    Scientific name: Saron marmoratus
49. Common name: eyespot shrimp

    Scientific name: Saron neglectus
50. 
    Common name: Yellowline Arrow Crab

    Scientific name: Stenorhynchus lanceolatus
51. 
    Common name: yellowline arrow crab

    Scientific name: Stenorhynchus seticornis
52. 
    Common name: Spotted Trapezia Crab

    Scientific name: Trapezia guttata
53. 
    Common name: Red-Spotted Coral crab

    Scientific name: Trapezia rufopunctata
54. 
    Common name: Red Spotted Coral Crab

    Scientific name: Trapezia tigrina
55. 
    Common name: Conical Spider Crab

    Scientific name: Xenocarcinus conicus
56. 
    Common name: Decorated Crab

    Scientific name: Xenocarcinus tuberculatus
57. 
    Common name: Zebra crab

    Scientific name: Zebrida adamsii