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.
| COMMON NAME: |
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Scarlet Leg Hermit Crab |
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| SCIENTIFIC NAME: |
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Paguristes cadenati |
| SIZE AVAILABLE: |
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~.5-.75 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% |