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Neopetrolisthes maculatus - this small crab lives in symbiosis with anemones (Heteractis, Entacmae, Stichodactyla) or alternatively with Rhodactis. To feed, it deploys two fan-shaped filters that it waves to catch food (plankton, artemia...). It roams around its host all day long.

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Data sheet

Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Easy
Temperament
Aggressive
Food
Carnivore
Reef compatibility
Compatible
Recommended number
Alone
Price according to size
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Maximum size
26 cm
Delivery date
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Neopetrolisthes maculatus – Symbiotic Porcelain Crab for Reef Aquarium

Neopetrolisthes maculatus is a small porcelain crab highly valued for its symbiotic relationship with anemones. It generally settles on hosts such as Heteractis, Entacmaea, Stichodactyla or even on soft corals like Rhodactis when anemones are absent.

An Active and Fascinating Filter Feeder

This porcelain crab deploys two filtering fans that it waves in the water column to capture plankton, artemia, or other suspended micro-particles. Its behavior is highly observable and adds a unique dynamic to the reef scenery. It usually remains stationed on its host all day, moving slowly from one area to another.

Compatibility and Precautions

Neopetrolisthes maculatus is harmless to corals, fish, and invertebrates. However, in the presence of clownfish already established in an anemone, a rivalry may occur. These fish may sometimes chase the crab, especially if space is limited.

Maintenance Conditions

Recommended minimum volume: 80 liters
Temperature: between 24°C and 27°C
Water flow: moderate
Lighting: medium to strong if hosted on a photosynthetic anemone

A mature reef aquarium, rich in microfauna, is ideal for maintaining this invertebrate in good conditions. It will appreciate the presence of anemones, soft corals, or textured live rock to attach itself to.

Introduction Tips

It is common for this crab to arrive with a missing claw or leg due to the stress of capture or transport. This is absolutely not a problem: it will gradually regenerate its limbs through its molts, without affecting its vital functions or behavior.

Why Choose Neopetrolisthes maculatus?

  • Porcelain crab with unique and symbiotic behavior
  • Active natural filter feeder, useful for water clarity
  • Compatible with anemones, Rhodactis, and peaceful invertebrates
  • Easy to feed with plankton or artemia
  • Original aesthetics and fascinating mobility

Neopetrolisthes maculatus is an ideal species for aquarists wishing to observe a beautiful symbiotic relationship while enhancing the functional biodiversity of their reef aquarium.

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