Scientific
Name:
Family:
Crustaceans
Common Names: Blue-Legged Hermit Crab
Description:
The Blue-Legged Hermit crab is easily recognized by it's bright blue
legs. This hermit crab remains small.
Natural Environment:
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Care:
Reef Suitability: The Blue-Legged Hermit is the most
commonly sold reef scavenger hermit. They do serve the role of being a scavenger
well and help to keep
the algae in the tank under control. Blue-Legged Hermits are known to
occasionally kill and eat snails, but it is not a blood-bath.
Disposition: Typical hermit snail
attitude. As noted, the Blue-Legged Hermit has been known to kill snails
and are frequently seen to harass them, although the snail can usually shake
them off without too much problem. Like all hermit crabs, they house the
soft part of their body in empty snail shells, so have a few extra empty
shells in the tank may reduce aggression.
Feeding: They spend the day foraging for algae and misc. scraps that
may come their way.
Hardiness: Very hardy
Temperature: Does well within normal reef tank temperature ranges of
75-84°F.
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