Fish Supplies

The Horseshoe Crab of the family Limulidae is native to the Atlantic Ocean. This ancient crab can grow to two feet long so should only be purchased for very large tanks. It is more closely related to spiders and mites than to crustaceans. They are scavengers and sift through the sand for their food constantly. Their main diet consists of Bristle worms and small fish. When they grow large, they can harm small fish and invertebrates. Their diet should be supplemented with pieces of squid and shrimp to keep their aggression lower. Drip acclimation is recommended for all inverts to avoid rapid changes in water chemistry. Copper based medications can be fatal for inverts.

ADULT SIZE: 24 inches

PREFERRED AQUARIUM:100 Gal Minimum

TEMPERATURE:74 to 82

pH:8.1 to 8.4

CARE LEVEL: Easy

TEMPERAMENT: Semi-Aggressive

DIET: Omnivore

REEF SAFE: With Caution