Crab – Sally Lightfoot

Sally Lightfoot Crab Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size: 80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 7.5cm (3″)

Diet: Omnivore (Known to eat small fish and inverts)

Temperament: Aggressive

Lifespan: Up to 12 years

Scientific Name: Percnon Gibbesi

Other Common Names: Urchin crab, Nimble crab

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: No

Sally lightfoot crabs are one of the rarer predatory true crabs not often seen in the hobby. Its scientific name is Percnon Gibbesi but they are often referred to as sally lightfoot crabs, the urchin crab or the nimble crab. Sally lightfoots come from the Grapsidae family. Their maximum size is 3” and they can live up to 12 years. Sally lightfoot crabs are omnivores that have been known for hunting small fish and invertebrates. They have a minimum tank size of 80 gallons to give them lots of rock work and space to hide in. Sally lightfoot crabs are considered aggressive and should only be kept with large aggressive species. Sally lightfoot crabs are coral safe but are not invertebrate safe.