{"product_id":"pithos-crab","title":"Pithos Crab","description":"\u003ch3\u003ePithos Crab\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTransform Your Tank with a True Cleanup Crew Workhorse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a hardworking reef inhabitant with real character? The Pithos Crab (\u003cem\u003ePithos laevigatus\u003c\/em\u003e) is an underrated gem in the reef-keeping hobby — a robust, industrious species that earns its place in any serious saltwater aquarium. Its textured, compact carapace and deliberate, methodical movement make it far more visually engaging than the average cleanup crew addition, and its relative scarcity in the trade makes it a genuinely exciting find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypically reaching 1–2 inches across the carapace, the Pithos Crab is ideally sized for reef tanks of 30 gallons and up, comfortable navigating rockwork and sandy substrate alike. It's an active scavenger with a focused, purposeful personality — constantly patrolling for detritus, uneaten food, and algae. Rewarding to observe and genuinely useful, this is the kind of specimen that earns its keep every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQUICK STATS \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pithos Crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1–2 inches (carapace width)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy — excellent choice for beginner to intermediate reef keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful toward corals and passive tankmates, but may compete with other invertebrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore — scavenges detritus, algae, uneaten meaty foods, and decaying matter; supplement with dried seaweed and meaty marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, with caution — not known to bother healthy corals, but provide ample food to discourage opportunistic behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temp 72–78°F | Salinity 1.023–1.025 | pH 8.1–8.4 | dKH 8–12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHY BUY FROM THE CORAL BOUTIQUE?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Pithos Crab we ship from The Coral Boutique is ethically sourced, fully quarantined, and conditioned in our facility until it's actively feeding and acclimated to aquarium life. We never ship a specimen we wouldn't keep ourselves — your new addition arrives healthy, hardy, and ready to get to work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Coral Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67630687682835,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/3647\/2595\/files\/IMG-3595.png?v=1791495390","url":"https:\/\/thecoralboutique.com\/products\/pithos-crab","provider":"The Coral Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}