Giant Red Leg Hermit Crab

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. They may eat small invertebrates such as mushroom anemones and is constantly on the search for food day and night. They may also feed upon filamentous algae. Invertebrates do not tolerate copper medications. Hermit Crabs are great for beginner hobbyists as they are easy to care for. Be sure to provide a variety of different sized shells as crabs grow they will seek a new larger home.

Dardanus Crabs are also known as Anemone Hermit Crabs or Dardanus Crabs. They are sometimes collected for the aquarium trade. Dardanus hermit crabs are highly variable in coloration, and their appearance depends on the materials they use for camouflage. They can attach items such as algae, sponges, anemones, and other debris to their shells, which can give them a striking and camouflaged appearance. The base color of their shells can range from reddish-brown to purplish, and their overall coloration can blend in with their surroundings. They can grow to 4".

Water conditions: Salinity 1.023 - 1.025 Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Hardness 8 - 12 dKH