White Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius sp)

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White Leg Hermit Crab

Hermit-Crab-White-Leg-Naked.jpg
White Leg Hermit Crab

Clibanarius sp

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

76 Litres (20 US G.)

Size

1.3-2.5cm (0.5-1 ")

sg

1.020 - 1.025

pH

8.2 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Herbivore
Other (See article)

Life Span

3-5 years





Alternative names

unknown

Sexing

Requires close examination

Tank compatibility

Will not bother fish tankmates, but may prey on snails for their shells.

Diet

Will eat many kinds of algae, including red slime algae. If there's not enough algae present, supplement with dried seaweed.

Feeding regime

Daily.

Environment Specifics

Reef tank.

Behaviour

Peaceful.

Identification

White Legs and Body

Pictures

  • Hermit-Crab-White-Leg-Naked.jpg

External links

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