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Neopetrolisthes oshimai is a magnificent porcelain crab that lives in symbiosis with anemones such as Heteractis, Entacmaea, or Stichodactyla. It is distinguished by its small size, its body spotted with white and beige, as well as its long slender legs that allow it to stay stable on its host.
This crab deploys its filtering fans to capture suspended particles, microplankton, and artemia. Settled on the anemone or Rhodactis, it continually filters the water, playing a discreet but effective ecological role in the aquarium.
Neopetrolisthes oshimai lives in perfect symbiosis with anemones and poses no danger to fish or corals. It moves slowly, rarely leaving its host, and remains peaceful towards other invertebrates. However, be cautious of territorial clownfish that may drive it away.
Recommended minimum volume: 80 liters
Temperature: between 24°C and 27°C
Water flow: moderate
Lighting: medium to strong, depending on the host anemone
It is recommended to have a stable reef aquarium with a planktonic population or regular feeding with phytoplankton and artemia to ensure its well-being. It will also appreciate rocky areas and cavities near its host.
This crab may arrive with a missing claw or leg due to transport stress. This is not a handicap: it regenerates its limbs in a few molts. Allow it time to acclimate in a quiet area of the tank.
Neopetrolisthes oshimai is an original choice for any reef aquarist wishing to enrich their tank's biodiversity with a filtering, peaceful, and visually unique species.