Decorator Crab

Common Name: Decorator Crab, Spider Decorator Crab

Latin: Camposcia retusa

Max Size: 4 inch

Temperature: 72-81F

pH: 8.1-8.4

Reef Safe: Yes with caution

Decorator crabs are aptly named for their ability to adorn themselves with corals, seaweed and other debris they come along on the ocean floor. they are masters of disguise seamlessly blending into their surroundings with they collage of materials gathered. This fascinating species is easy to take care of and exhibits this amazing behaviour within the tank. As long as you don’t mind the occasional snip of coral being used as decor then they are reef safe and enjoy peacefully scavenging for food amongst the rock.