🦀 Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata)
Size: ~1 inch
Lifespan: 1–2 years
Behavior: Peaceful, shy, reef-safe, often hides
Diet: Scavenger; eats leftovers, frozen foods, tiny particles
Tank Needs: 10+ gallons, live rock for hiding, reef-safe
Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.023–1.026
Compatibility: Good with most reef fish & inverts; avoid predators
Fun Fact: Carries tiny anemones in its claws like “pom poms” for defense and feeding.
🦀 Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata)
Size: ~1 inch
Lifespan: 1–2 years
Behavior: Peaceful, shy, reef-safe, often hides
Diet: Scavenger; eats leftovers, frozen foods, tiny particles
Tank Needs: 10+ gallons, live rock for hiding, reef-safe
Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.4, salinity 1.023–1.026
Compatibility: Good with most reef fish & inverts; avoid predators
Fun Fact: Carries tiny anemones in its claws like “pom poms” for defense and feeding.