The Blue leg hermit crab is a reef safe hermit crab which eats algae and left over food. It is a nice addition to the aquarium as this crab stands out with it's bright blue legs. They are an omnivorous bottom feeder which has been photographed eating red slime algae aka blue green algae aka cyanobacteria.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Blue Leg Hermit Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Clibanarius tricolor |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1/8 inch |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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1 crab per gallon |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Omnivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Reef Safe Hermit crab which eats algae and left over food.
- Must be provided with additional shells to move into or live snails may be attacked for their shells.
- Please note: These are aquatic saltwater hermit crabs. They must be kept in an aquarium filled with salt water. They are not pet land hermit crabs.
- A nice addition to the aquarium, this crab stands out with it's bright blue legs.
- Is an omnivorious bottom feeder and is reef safe.
