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Saltwater Mexican Red Leg Hermit Crab(Clibanarius spp) - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Clibanarius spp
Mexican Red Leg Hermits are a fantastic addition to any reef or fish only tank as this crab will happily devour detritus, left over food, algae and cyanobacteria. The red leg hermit crab has an easy going temperament as long as it has ample food and larger shells to grow into. Providing grow up shells will aid in preventing snail genocide.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Mexican Red Leg Hermit Crabs |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Clibanarius spp |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1/8 inch |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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1 per 20 gallons |
| FOOD/DIET: |
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Herbivore |
| CARE LEVEL: |
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Moderately easy |
| REEF SAFE: |
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Yes |
| AVAILABILITY: |
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Most always available - 99% |
- Recommended stocking is 1 crab per 20 gallon.
- Breakdown on crabs as follows:75% (water volume) Blue Legs, 20% Red Legs, 5% Emerald Crabs
- Example- 100 gallon tank: 75 Blue Legs, 20 Red Legs, 5-6 Emerald Crabs
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