Tetralia Crabs - Anyone have these in their sps dominant system?

[prcardinal91]

I am looking to add some acro crabs such as tetralia or trapezia. Does anyone have these in their tank currently with success? Or know where to buy?

 

[SPR1968]

I can’t help with the question, but I can bump the thread to see if we can get you some assistance.

 

[ISpeakForTheSeas]

I know some people have them, but I don't know who has had them long-term. I do know they're considered beneficial for their host corals though.

I know at least the following places offer them (seems to be the off-season for them though); I wouldn't be surprised if a few more places did too:

Acropora Crab (Trapezia) | Quarantined Fish

All inverts are sold only as quarantined Trapezia sp Min. Tank Size: 10 gal Reef Compatible: Yes

drreefsquarantinedfish.com

Trapezia Crab - Indo Pacific

The Trapezia Pocillopora/Acropora Crab, also known as the Acro Crab, is a small commensal crustacean that lives within the branches of Pocillopora and Acropora corals. It plays a vital role in maintaining the health and survival of its host coral by aiding in water flow, cleaning and defending...

www.saltwaterfish.com

Acropora Crab*

Acropora crabs live among the branches of stony corals where they protect the coral from invertebrates, and the coral protects the crab from fish. In aquariums, they generally serve as a curiosity...

www.reefcleaners.org

 

[Tonycass12]

I have a trapezia hosting in one of my table corals, he's rarely seen and I've had him for a couple years now.

 

[Viking_Reefing]

Sure. I have several in my acros.

 

[Lavey29]

I added several to my acros recently.

 

[prcardinal91]

Thank you for all the replies