Pitho crab?

Feb 13, 2026

blkhawk10

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Is this a pitho crab?

Feb 13, 2026

dwest

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I think so. But I usually give bad crab advice so let’s see what others say

Feb 13, 2026

iannarelli

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blkhawk10 said:
Is this a pitho crab?

Yes!

Feb 13, 2026

tobster

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Looks like the pithos I have. Great for bubble algae

Feb 13, 2026

Grog

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I vote yes, Pithos.

Feb 13, 2026

kevgib67

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Definitely!

Feb 13, 2026

blkhawk10

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I appreciate the confirmation.

Feb 13, 2026

BriDroid

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Looks just like mine. Great little worker!

Feb 13, 2026

Fish Styx

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Sure is!

Feb 13, 2026

Vitabella

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Yes, great worker!

Feb 13, 2026

vetteguy53081

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Pitho and reef safe

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding
Votes: 11 27.5%
Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer
Votes: 6 15.0%
It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it
Votes: 6 15.0%
It depends on how badly I want the fish
Votes: 10 25.0%
Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine
Votes: 9 22.5%
Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices
Votes: 7 17.5%
I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!
Votes: 2 5.0%
I haven’t really considered this before
Votes: 3 7.5%
Something else (see my comments in the thread)
Votes: 1 2.5%