Porcelain Crab

[Nicholas89]

Hi, I've got a 20 gallon H, couple corals, one percula clown, and thats about it.


My tank has been up and running since August, and I was wondering if you guys think it could support a porcelain crab. I realize they are filter feeders, but could target feeding be accomplished too?


Or am I just over-thinking?

[Pea-brain]

Porcelain crabs are filter feeders but I'm pretty sure they'll scavenge flakes or whatever if they are hungry.

Dan

[jab502]

I think you would be safe. My porcelain filters all day, but will readily grab mysis or brine if it comes his way. You could easily target feed him.

[siwelk]

+1 i have 3 and they are cool little guys. eat anything basically.

[Twz]

Yes it will be fine if your still worryed dose phytoplankton they go crazy
same thing when you feed live baby brine

[DawnOctopus]

Absolutely! I love these little guys. Just mix up a nice fish goo and squirt a little his way, he will be fat & happy in no time.

[Abiathar]

Should have no problem. I have one in my 12 gal. AP that I put in when tank was about 3 months old. I dose with DTs 3 times a week and cyclopeez at least every other day. There are times when he hides in the rock work for days on end or I see the empty shell from a molt but he is always there a couple days later when I go looking.

Steve

[Kalied20]

should be fine. I got one as a hitchhiker in a new 24 gallon 2 years ago and is now in my 90 gallon doing great.

[adamn]

Yup, no problem, and yes, they do eat other things, and they are cool, so you have to get one :P