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Saltwater Scarlet Leg Hermit Crab (Paguristes cadenati) - Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Paguristes cadenati
The scarlet hermit crab has an incredible appetite for detritus and algae. In fact, they are particularly fond of nuisance algae of the filamentous, hair, and slime varieties, as well as cyanobacteria. Most Scarlet Reef Hermit Crabs are peaceful.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Scarlett Leg Hermit Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Paguristes cadenati |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~1-1.5 inches |
| MINIMUM TANK SIZE: |
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1 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% |
- 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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