Pom Pom Live Crab – Unique Saltwater Invertebrate for Reef Aquarium

Bring unique charm and personality to your reef with this Live Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata). Famous for carrying small anemones in its claws like “pom poms,” this crab uses them for defense and food gathering, making it a fascinating addition to any marine aquarium.

✨ Key Features and Benefits

• Carries tiny anemones in each claw, creating a distinctive appearance.

• Peaceful and reef safe, ideal for community aquariums.

• Helps keep the tank clean by scavenging leftover food.

• Fun to watch due to its unusual and active behavior.

📦 What’s Included

• 1 × Live Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata)

• Size: Approximately 1"

• Shipped in insulated packaging with heat or cold packs as needed.

📝 How to Use

1. Acclimate slowly to your tank’s water parameters.

2. Provide hiding spots with live rock for comfort.

3. Feed small meaty foods like mysis shrimp or finely chopped seafood.

💡 Handling Tip

Pom Pom Crabs are peaceful and best kept with non-aggressive tank mates. The small anemones they carry are harmless to corals and fish.

🔍 Specimen Details

• Common Name: Pom Pom Crab

• Scientific Name: Lybia tessellata

• Type: Saltwater Invertebrate

• Diet: Omnivore / Scavenger

• Reef Safe: Yes

• Care Level: Easy

🚚 Shipping Policy
We ship Monday through Wednesday via UPS Overnight to ensure safe arrival. All livestock is packaged with thermal insulation and cold/heat packs as needed.

💀 DOA Policy
In the rare event of DOA (Dead on Arrival), clear photos must be submitted in the unopened bag within 2 hours of delivery. Refunds or replacements are issued at our discretion. Shipping costs are non-refundable.

🏁 Conclusion

The Live Pom Pom Crab (Lybia tessellata), approximately 1" in size, is a peaceful and entertaining invertebrate that adds character and natural cleaning benefits to any saltwater aquarium.