White Leg Hermit Crab
Clibanarius sp
The White Leg Hermit Crab is a very active crab that will move
around the home aquarium very rapidly scavenging for food.
They voraciously eat algea, but will also scavenge for food
else were in the aquarium.The White Leg Hermit Crab is a very
fun crab to watch as it moves very fast for a crab and is very
bold.
| COMMON NAME: |
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White 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 5 gallons |
| 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% |
- Active Crab which eats detritus, left over food and algae.
- Recommended stocking is 1 per 5 gallons.
- It is a bottom feeder and reef safe.
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.
