{"product_id":"pithos-crab-med","title":"Pithos Crab MED","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"3q5fak\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"42\"\u003ePitho Crab (Pitho sp. \/ Pitho Crab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eA fascinating and highly useful marine invertebrate, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"117\"\u003ePitho Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e is prized for its algae-grazing abilities and unusual appearance. With its rounded body and strong claws, it is an excellent member of a reef clean-up crew, helping to control nuisance algae while remaining entertaining to observe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"369\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"372\"\u003eGenerally peaceful. Suitable for reef aquariums with fish, corals, and most invertebrates. Larger individuals may occasionally become opportunistic feeders if insufficient food is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"797\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eReef-safe with caution. Widely regarded as reef-safe and particularly effective at consuming nuisance algae, including bubble algae and hair algae. As with most crabs, behaviour can vary between individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"808\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eOmnivore – primarily feeds on algae, detritus, and organic matter. Supplement with algae wafers, marine pellets, and occasional meaty foods if natural food sources become limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eWater Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11v57y5\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eTemperature: 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gvnmfh\" data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1069\"\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xmjw3g\" data-start=\"1070\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"toyyvv\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size: 60L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eEasy – hardy, adaptable, and suitable for most established marine and reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1443\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1231\"\u003eTop Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003eAn excellent addition to clean-up crews for controlling nuisance algae. Ensure a varied food source is available, especially in very clean aquariums, to prevent opportunistic feeding on other tank inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"livestock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57150515052919,"sku":"TS03629","price":31.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2145\/4643\/files\/IMG-8903_grande_c3d7a48e-582a-4ea4-92ce-c27ba8b8a873.webp?v=1780675898","url":"https:\/\/tropical-supplies.co.uk\/products\/pithos-crab-med","provider":"Tropical Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}