Blue-Leg Hermit Crab

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Blue-Leg Hermit Crab

Scientific Name Clibanarius tricolor

Max. Size: 1"

Tank Size: 2 gallon and larger

Aggression: Will eat snails for their shells.

Hardiness: Generally Hardy

Reef-Safe: In small numbers

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Hitchhiker? No

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Distribution

Caribbean

Taxonomic Stuff you know you Care About

  • Genus: Clibanarius
  • Species: Tricolor


Behavior

As they age and outgrow their shells, they will kill snails for theirs.

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