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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Crab
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Sally Lightfoot Crab Percnon gibbesi
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Sally Lightfoot Crab (Percnon gibbesi)
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| Aliases: Urchin Cran, Nimble Spray Crab |
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Family: Grapsidae
Maximum Size: 4.0 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Rock Structures
Captive Breeding: Unreported
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Reef
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Another common crab found in the trade, the Sally Lightfoot is generally a peaceful reef dweller. However when it grows larger it may become a little of a threat to small fish and other inverts. Its flat body allows it to crawl into extremely narrow openings, so at times this one might be hard to spot. |
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The Sally Lightfoot Crab (Percnon gibbesi) is sometimes called an Urchin Cran or a Nimble Spray Crab. It belongs to the family named Grapsidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 4.0 inches in length, the Sally Lightfoot Crab is semi-aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the rock structures. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Percnon gibbesi in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a strong water current, rockwork structure, and plenty of hiding spaces.
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salt water
Vertebrates
