Leucosia insularis Porcelain crab

Leucosia insularis – Discreet and Symbiotic Porcelain Crab

Leucosia insularis, commonly known as the porcelain crab, is a rare and fascinating small crustacean, ideal for reef aquariums. Its delicate appearance and discreet behavior make it both a useful and aesthetic inhabitant in your tank.

A Specialized Crab for Corals

The porcelain crab Leucosia insularis is a symbiotic animal that primarily lives in contact with hard corals of the genus Acropora sp. or soft corals like Zoanthus sp. It attaches itself between the branches or at the base of colonies, contributing to the reef's microfauna and cleaning the polyps of organic debris or small parasites.

Behavior and Compatibility

A very peaceful crab, Leucosia insularis poses no danger to other invertebrates or fish. It can coexist with shrimps, snails, other small crabs, and most reef fish. It is advisable to avoid placing it with large predatory crustaceans or fish aggressive towards invertebrates.

Maintenance Conditions

• Recommended volume: from 50 liters
• Temperature: 24°C to 27°C
• pH: 8.0 to 8.4
• Moderate water flow
• Presence of Acropora or Zoanthus colonies recommended

Why Choose Leucosia insularis?

• Symbiotic with popular corals like Acropora sp. and Zoanthus sp.
• Peaceful crab compatible with a community reef tank
• Unique and elegant porcelain appearance
• Contributes to the biodiversity of the microecosystem

Choose Leucosia insularis if you wish to enrich your reef aquarium with a discreet and useful porcelain crab, perfectly suited to life at the heart of your coral colonies.