Pithos Crab

Pitho Crab

(Pitho mirabilis)

Unique reef-safe crab best known for its ability to consume nuisance algae, including bubble algae, hair algae, and film algae. With a chunky body and powerful claws, the Pitho Crab is both an effective member of the cleanup crew and an interesting display invert that spends its day grazing rockwork.

Max Size:
~2–2.5"

Minimum Aquarium Size:
10 gallons

Diet:
Bubble algae, hair algae, film algae, detritus, sinking foods