โ๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ: ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐คโ
If youโve ever wanted a little personality and flair added to your reef tank, look no further than the Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata). These tiny, reef-safe invertebrates are famous for carrying live anemones in their claws, waving them like pom poms as they scuttle across the sand and rocks. Itโs one of the most unique and charming behaviors in the marine aquarium worldโand itโs more than just for show.
In this guide, weโll explore what makes Pom Pom Crabs such fun additions, from their symbiotic relationship with anemones to their quirky habits and care requirements. Whether youโre just starting out or youโve been reefing for decades, these little crabs will steal your heart (and maybe the spotlight in your tank!).
โข How Pom Pom Crabs use their anemones for defense and feeding
โข Tips for feeding and caring for these delicate inverts
โข Best tank mates and ideal tank setups
โข What happens if your crab loses its pom pomsโand how it adapts
Bring some cheer to your reef tank and meet the tiny crab that proves great things really do come in small packages.
