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Crinoid Squat Lobster
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Crinoid Squat Lobster

Allogalathea elegans

The Crinoid Squat Lobster is one of the most interesting nano-inverts to enter the hobby in recent years. They are peaceful and completely reef safe. The Crinoid Squat Lobster is very small, most reaching only up to 1-1/2" or 2" in size. Common Squat Lobsters can sometimes be found as hitchhikers on
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Crinoid Squat Lobster is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
10 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility