Stenorhynchus seticornis

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General Description: The Yellowline arrow crab, scientifically known as Stenorhynchus seticornis, belongs to the Majoidea family Stenorhynchus. This species can grow up to 10.0cm in size and is commonly found in the Mexican Gulf and the Western Atlantic.

Aquarium Suitability: Considered suitable for special aquariums, this crab is known for being aggressive towards similar species and can pose a threat to small crustaceans such as shrimp, impacting the population of bristle worms in the aquarium.

Demands: The Yellowline arrow crab has average hardiness and requires a minimum tank size of 500 liters. It is known to be reef-safe with caution, as it can disturb the ecosystem by preying on small crustaceans like krill, mysis, and artemia.

Care and Hardiness: This crab is a scavenger, albeit not as efficient as the bristle worms it may remove, necessitating a balanced diet including detritus and small crustaceans for optimal health.

Reef Suitability: While deemed reef-safe with caution, it is important to monitor the Yellowline arrow crab closely in a reef setting due to its aggressive nature towards small crustaceans.

Aquarium Setup: When setting up the aquarium for the Yellowline arrow crab, ensure a stable environment with water conditions maintained at KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity of 1.020-1.025, and a temperature range of 22.2-25.6°C.

Behaviour: Displaying an aggressive temperament towards similar species, this crab should be housed with caution and monitored for any signs of aggression towards tank mates.

Feeding and Diet: To meet its dietary needs, provide the Yellowline arrow crab with a varied diet consisting of detritus, as well as small crustaceans like krill, mysis, and artemia to support its scavenging nature.

Habitat and Distribution: The Yellowline arrow crab is commonly found in the Mexican Gulf and the Western Atlantic, where it thrives in marine environments, showcasing its scavenging behavior in the wild.