Description The IndoPacfic native Pom Pom Crab is a comical aquarium addition This unique crab species carries a small anemone, which look like pom poms, in each claw There are at least two purposes for carrying the anemones The first is a simple matter of defense The Pom Pom will taunt wouldbe predators by shaking the anemones in hopesThe rare Freshwater Pom Pom Crab is named for its unique pompomlike claws Their shells appear to glow with yellow or tan colors, black or brown designs, and a texture like smooth polish Unlike hermit crabs, these are fully aquatic and must live in an aquarium or vivariumPom pom crabs also use their anemones' sticky tentacles to help them "mop up" food This feeds the crab, and in turn, feeds the anemones The crabs mostly eat meaty foods and are considered aquarium scavengers They should be target fed in the aquarium Pom pom crabs are naturally nocturnal and very cryptic Pom Pom Crab Dance Youtube Pom pom crab aquarium
