WYSWYG Purple Decorator Crab - TBS farm

Sustainably Harvested
Excellent Bio filtration
Fast and Fresh Delivery

Decorator Crabs – Marcocoeloma trispinosum are common live rock hitchhikers.

These fashion-forward crabs adorn their backs with brightly colored sponges, macroalgae, or soft corals. This wyswyg crab is purple with an orange sponge.

Add this unique critter to your Air Cargo order.

The Gulf of Mexico has a clean-up crew and so should you!

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Spongy Decorator Crab

Sustainably Ocean Harvested
Omnivore
Recommended for tanks over 50 Gallons
Can be kept in small groups
3"

Mcrocoeloma trispinosum are common live rock hitchhikers.

They attach bits of sponge to their carapace where it continues to grow. Sometimes you will see them decorated with macro algae. Studies indicate that that the addition of sponges provide a chemical defense against fish and other predators. Other research shares that carapace decoration also acts as an alternative food source. Decorator crab's main diet is algae, but they are omnivores capable of eating small bivalves and crabs.

In our holding system we find them to be reef safe, not bothering corals but rather picking bits from live rock. Juvenile decorators tend to be bare or with bits of macroalgae decor. Once they reach the size of a quarter, we see them with sponge covered backs.

Definitely a unique addition for a larger aquarium.
Recommended for tanks 50+ gallons. Keep them happy with live rock to pick at, sinking pellets and an occasional grocery store clam on the half shell.

America's #1 Live Sand & Live Rock for Reef Aquariums

TBS is the oldest working aquaculture Live Rock Farm. The site is located in the nutrient rich water off Tarpon Springs known as the Sponge Captial of the world. Harvested with care, our Living Rock and Live Sand always travel submerged to preserve life forms vital for your aquarium's health.

How Shipping Works

Most orders ship a few days after harvest and arrive a week after placing your order.

That’s fast & fresh!

Place Order

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It all starts with a great product,TBS Live Rock. We go to great lengths to provide you with the freshest products by harvesting specifically for YOU. Alive from ocean floor to your door.

PAYMENT & PROCESS

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Secure your order via PayPal or Venmo. This adds your products to the harvest schedule.

Have questions or requests? Email us, it provides a detailed record so we’re on the same page before the anchor drops.

SCHEDULE DELIVERY

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Air Cargo - Rock'n the Skies to an airport near you.
UPS Treasure Chests...Rock'n Brown Trucks to your door.
Local Pickups - Rock'n with Locals in Tampa.

Air cargo orders are ready for airport pickup on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. UPS orders arrive to your door on Tuesdays and Saturday is best for local pick up.

TRACKING & SHIPPING

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For safety's sake, we require confirmation of arrival details before shipping live products. We will text or email you to confirm the estimated arrival date.

Weather conditions on harvest days and/or shipping days may cause a delay. We appreciate your flexibility.

Tracking information is sent AFTER boxes have been checked in at Tampa International Airport or Treasure Chests handed to UPS. It is your responsibility to pick up boxes from the airport and to be home for UPS delivery.

ARRIVAL

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WooHoo, it is the BIG day! Are you ready to get your hands wet? Have you perused the Instruction guide located on the website? Put on some gloves and crack open the box. Ocean grown TBS products are waiting!