Percnon gibbesi

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Sally Lightfoot Crab
Sally Lightfoot Crab
Species Percnon gibbesi
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 189.271 liters
189,270.589 mL

50 US Gallons (189.3L)

Size 7.62 cm

2-3 " (5.1-7.6cm)

pH 8.1 - 8.4
Temp. 345.15 K
161.6 °F
621.27 °R

351.15 K
172.4 °F
632.07 °R
72 -78 °C (161.6-172.4°F)

Water Hardness

8-12

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Uncommon
Diet

Omnivore
Live Foods
Other (See article)

Life Span

8-12 years

Contents

[edit] Alternative names

Sally Lightfoot Crab, Nimble Spray Crab, Short Crab, Urchin Crab

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

When adult, this crab is capable of catching and eating small fish and other invertebrates.

[edit] Diet

This crab will graze on algae and detritus. If there is not enough food to scavenge it must be supplemented with dried seaweed.

[edit] Feeding regime

How often to feed, etc.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

[edit] Identification

How to id the animal.

[edit] Pictures

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Facts about Percnon gibbesi
Availability Uncommon
Common name Sally Lightfoot Crab
Diet Omnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Foods Live Food  +, and Other Foods  +
Maximum Size 3 in (7.62 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 12  +
Maximum pH 8.4  +
Maximum temperature 351.15 K (78 °C, 172.4 °F, 632.07 °R)  +
Minimum Tank Size 50 US Gallon (189.271 liters, 189,270.589 mL)  +
Minimum hardness 8  +
Minimum pH 8.1  +
Minimum temperature 345.15 K (72 °C, 161.6 °F, 621.27 °R)  +
Scientific name Percnon gibbesi
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