Carnival Crabs

Carnival Crabs: It is a treat to own such an interesting and thrilling saltwater species, as it will keep you busy thanks to their vibrant colours and high degree of movement.

But if you want to own one, you need to know what you’re doing because they are brackish animals with a tendency for aggression.

Carnival Crabs are not freshwater crustaceans, despite what the general public thinks. While they are capable of surviving in a tank with only freshwater, they will not live to their full potential without access to some brackish water.

They are a special creature to care for, and they have some specific requirements that you must meet.

II. You would love the fish because…

Carnival Crabs are beautiful crustaceans with several distinctive characteristics. The main body of the majority of specimens is rather neutral. It typically has dots and is brown for simple camouflage.

On top of their heads, there may be some sizable patches of deep black as well. Usually, the centre of their carapace is where it may be discovered. These crabs feature protruding, antennae-like eyes on the two corners of their heads.

The first eight are built for moving over sand-filled areas. They are pointy and typically have a colour pattern that matches the body.

These crabs are most easily recognised by their claws! They have brilliant red claws, as you may have predicted. The tips could be orange or yellow in colour. Crabs might differ somewhat in brightness and colour, but all specimens have bright red claws.

Male and female crabs differ slightly from one another. The claws on males are typically heavier. They frequently have slightly more vibrant colour as well.

Similar to other crab species, you can quickly tell a male from a female specimen by looking at the underside of their bodies. There is a small, flat flap on the crabs. The flap is triangular or pointed in men. It is broad and rounded in females.

III. Is this fish species peaceful or hostile?

Carnival Crabs is very hostile.

IV. Species compatibility

Mollies, Flagfish, and larger species of gobies

V. How to feed this species?

Worms, flake fish food, hermit crab food, tadpole food, crushed dry cat food, or shrimp pellets. Fiddler crabs require regular feedings. You can occasionally feed them little pieces of vegetables or eggshells that have been crushed.