White Shell Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab
(Clibanarius tricolor)
Hermit Crabs should be added to established aquariums with plenty of rockwork with, cracks, caves and crevices for grazing. Generally can be found in most reef areas. Hermit crabs are good scavengers if insufficient algae exists supplement with algae wafers. Invertebrates do not tolerate copper medications. Hermit Crabs are great for beginner hobbyists as they are easy to care for and peaceful tank mates. Be sure to provide a variety of different sized shells as crabs grow they will seek a new larger home.
The Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab is also known as the Tricolor, Blue Knee or Equal Handed Hermit Crab. Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab are very valuable additions to and aquarium as they help to rid aquariums of nuisance algae and detritus. Commonly seen in the aquarium trade. Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crabs have blue legs with red bands and yellow tips. Dwarf Blue Leg Crabs can grow to 1".
Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH
- Care: Easy
- Behavior: Social
- Diet: Frozen Food Herbivore
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