Stenorhynchus seticornis

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Facts
Latin name Stenorhynchus seticornis
Local name Yellowline arrow crab
Family Majoidea - Stenorhynchus
Origin The Mexican Golf, West Atlantic
Max length 10 cm (3.9")
As aquarium fish
Minimum volume 500 l (132 gal)
Hardiness Average
Suitable for aquarium Suitable for special aquariums
Reef safe Reef safe with caution
Aggressiveness Aggressive towards similar species
Feed
Recommended Detritus
Small crustaceans (Krill, mysis, artemia...)
Beware of
Can be a threat towards small crustaceans

This species can be a threat towards small crustaceans, e.g. small shrimp.

Descriptions and further reading
Description

This crab will destroy the population of useful bristle worms in the aquarium.
Seticornis is a scavenger but it is not as effective as the worms it removes.

Family description (Majoidea)

Most crabs are not wanted in coral aquaria, although there are a few which are either fun or useful.

References and further reading

About references

James W. Fatherree. 2010. Aquarium Invertebrates: Crabs in the Marine Aquarium - Advanced Aquarist - (English)
Ronald L. Shimek. 2004. Marine Invertebrates (PocketExpert Guide) - TFH Publications / Microcosm Ltd. - (English)
Bob Fenner. Crabs For Marine Aquariums? Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 - Wet Web Media - (English)