sand flea

[fishtender]

Hi all.

Could someone give me the scientific name for a sand flea, aka sand sifting crab. I would like to read up on them but can't seem to find any info under its common names.

Thanks
Howard

 

[loganj]

Orchestia agilis
Here's the link:
http://www.denniskunkel.com/PublicHtml/WANTED/BODIES/92684-Rap.html

 

[scuba_steve]

are these any issue in a reef tank?? i would think they would be good if ya can keep feed ?!?!?