Pitho Crab

Pitho mirabilis

The Pitho Crab is known to have a diet mostly consisting of algae, and it is known for eating hair algae and bubble algae. It will also eat other types of algae as well. We have also noticed they absolutely love to eat sheets of Nori Seaweed.

Pitho Crabs are happiest in mature tanks with lots of live rock, which provides plenty of space for hiding and grazing. However, in cleaner tanks, where algae might not be abundant, additional feeding might be necessary to maintain the crabs health and activity levels.

The Pitho Crab adapts well to various tank sizes, and grows slightly larger than the well known Emerald Crabs, making it an ideal addition to community aquariums. While they are generally gentle and integrate well into reef ecosystems, it is advisable to monitor their behavior. On rare occasions, they may display opportunistic feeding habits.