𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬 - 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞

[Tamara Marshall]

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞!

 

“𝐏𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐨𝐦 𝐂𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐬: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐞𝐟 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐤”

 

If you’ve ever wanted a little personality and flair added to your reef tank, look no further than the Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata). These tiny, reef-safe invertebrates are famous for carrying live anemones in their claws, waving them like pom poms as they scuttle across the sand and rocks. It’s one of the most unique and charming behaviors in the marine aquarium world—and it’s more than just for show.

 

In this guide, we’ll explore what makes Pom Pom Crabs such fun additions, from their symbiotic relationship with anemones to their quirky habits and care requirements. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been reefing for decades, these little crabs will steal your heart (and maybe the spotlight in your tank!).

 

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫:

• How Pom Pom Crabs use their anemones for defense and feeding

• Tips for feeding and caring for these delicate inverts

• Best tank mates and ideal tank setups

• What happens if your crab loses its pom poms—and how it adapts

 

Bring some cheer to your reef tank and meet the tiny crab that proves great things really do come in small packages.

 

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://www.mantasystems.net/a/blog/post/Pom_Pom_Crabs

[ParrotFish]

I have 2, but definitely one in my 90g mixed reef. This one I know is a female as she had eggs a few weeks ago. She is shy, but a lot less than the other one. 

 

[Tamara Marshall]

Oh that is awesome! They must be really happy if they are reproducing. Great job!

[ParrotFish]

39 minutes ago, Tamara Marshall said:

Oh that is awesome! They must be really happy if they are reproducing. Great job!

She came to me pregnant so I can't take the credit. Except the babies were able to reach hatching so maybe I can lol but I got to see her release them which was so awesome.