Crab – Porcelain (Black)

Black Porcelain Crab Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 2.5cm (2″)

Diet: Omnivore (Filter feeder)

Temperament: Peaceful

Lifespan: Up to 5 years

Scientific Name: Petrolisthes Porcellana

Other Common Names: Zebra Porcelain Crab, Purple Porcelain Crab

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Black porcelain crabs are one of the rare species not often seen in the hobby. Their scientific name is Petrolisthes Porcellana but they are often referred to as the black porcelain crab, the zebra porcelain crab or the purple porcelain crab. The black porcelain crab comes from the Porcellanidae family. Their maximum size is 2” and they can live up to 5 years. Black porcelain crabs are omnivores, they are filter feeders that have front arms called maxilliped that will sift food from the water column. Their minimum tank size is 5 gallons. Black porcelain crabs are peaceful and are coral and invertebrate safe. Porcelain crabs are nocturnal and will often be seen hiding under rocks or hanging upside down. Black porcelain crabs are very similar to white porcelain crabs, the main difference is the black porcelain will not host off of anemones. Porcelain crabs are capable of losing an arm/leg and growing them back.