{"product_id":"emerald-crab-med","title":"Emerald Crab MED","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"ia7wis\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"65\"\u003eEmerald Crab (Mithraculus sculptus \/ Emerald Mithrax Crab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"333\"\u003eA highly useful and popular marine clean-up invertebrate, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eEmerald Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e is best known for its bright green coloration and its ability to control nuisance algae, particularly bubble algae. It is both functional and interesting to observe in reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"593\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"353\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eGenerally peaceful, but can become semi-aggressive as it grows, especially if underfed. Best kept with fish such as clownfish, gobies, tangs, and wrasses. Avoid very small or slow invertebrates that could be targeted opportunistically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"774\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"595\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"618\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eReef-safe with caution. Excellent algae grazer, but may occasionally nip at soft corals or steal food from sessile invertebrates if not adequately fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eOmnivore – primarily feeds on algae (especially bubble algae), detritus, and leftover food. Will also accept algae sheets, sinking pellets, and small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp. Feed 1–2 times daily if algae is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v57y5\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvnmfh\" data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"toyyvv\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 60L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1154\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eEasy – hardy and adaptable. Requires stable water conditions and occasional supplemental feeding in clean or low-algae systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1300\"\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1300\" data-end=\"1303\"\u003eFeed regularly if bubble algae is scarce to reduce the risk of it nipping corals or becoming opportunistic. Provide rockwork with crevices for shelter and natural grazing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57062337511799,"sku":"TS03349","price":13.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/EmeraldCrab.jpg?v=1777642326","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/emerald-crab-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}