Calico Crab - Hepatus epheliticus - Small/Medium
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Details
Calico Crabs (Hepatus epheliticus) have predominantly white shells, but they are decorated with large purple or pinkish spots on their carapace, and stripes on their legs. These are shame-face type crabs, with rounded shells and specialized claws that can from a shield over the crab's face.
These are unique crabs, and they grow to about 4 inches wide. They spend a good majority of their time buried in the sand bed, and they should be supplied with a bed at least 2-3 inches deep. They merge at night to scavenge for food. These crabs should not be trusted with delicate corals or inverts, but should not harm fish.
Specifications
| Specifications | |
| MPN | F93 0045 0144 |
| Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
| Common Name | Calico Crab - Sm/Med |
| Scientific Name | Hepatus epheliticus |
| Origin | western Atlantic |
| Aggressiveness | Moderate |
| Reef Safe | No |
| Invert Safe | No |
| Community Safe | No |
| Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
| Max Size (in inches) | 5 |
| Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 55 |
| pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
| Temperature Range | 75-82 |
| Specific Gravity Range | 1.022-1.026 |
| Diet | Carnivore, Scavenger |
| Internal Id | 24311 |
| State Restrictions |
| Alaska |
| Armed Forces Americas |
| Armed Forces Europe |
| Armed Forces Pacific |
| California |
| Hawaii |
| Puerto Rico |