Blue Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius tricolor)
Invertebrate in the family Diogenidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Diet and feeding
Omnivorous scavenger; feeds on leftover food, detritus, algae, and biofilm. Supplement with quality flakes or pellets if natural food sources are limited.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Caribbean.
Keeper notes
• Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain stable salinity 1.023–1.025 and pH 8.1–8.3 • Primary scavenger; feeds on algae, detritus, and uneaten food—generally a reliable cleanup crew member • Provide multiple appropriately-sized empty shells for changing as the crab grows • Generally peaceful but may scavenge or compete for food; avoid keeping with very small, delicate invertebrates
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