The neon orange reef hermit crab, Paguristes sp., are found off the Mexican coast living together in the hundreds. They will spend their time in the home aquarium clinging to rocks and each other scouring for algae and other food. As proficient tank-cleaners, the Red Leg Hermit Crab is an essential member to any clean up crew and have no real drawback of keeping them in your tank.
Care Level: |
Easy |
Temperament: |
Peaceful |
Diet: |
Omnivore |
Reef Safe: |
Yes |
Minimum Tank Size: |
5g |
Max Size: |
1.5 in |