Crab – Decorator

Decorator Crab Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 40 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 10cm (4”)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name: Camposcia Retusa

Coral Safe: No (May disrupt corals by attaching them to itself as camoflauge)

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

The decorator crab is one of the more popular species of crabs. Its scientific name is Camposcia Retusa but they are often referred to as the decorator crab or the spider decorator crab. This crab comes from the Inachidae family. The decorator crab grows up to 4” and their lifespan is unknown. Decorator crabs are carnivores that will scavenge leftover food from the tank. If they are not getting enough food from the tank, they can be given small pieces of meaty foods every day. Decorator crabs have a minimum tank size of 40 gallons. They are considered peaceful, and will not bother invertebrates. They are called decorator crabs because of their desire to cut up and cover their body/legs with any type of algae/coral they can as a way to camouflage their body, because of this they are not safe to any type of soft coral.