Blue-Legged Hermit Crab (Clibanarius tricolor)
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Blue-Legged Hermit Crab
Blue-Legged Hermit Crab
Clibanarius tricolor
38 Litres (10 US G.)
2.5-2.5cm (1-1 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
2-3 years
This animal is available captive bred
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Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Calcinus tricolor
Alternative names
- Blue-Legged Hermit Crab, Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Origin
- Endemic to the west Atlantic, especially the Caribbean Sea.
Sexing
- Requires close examination.
Tank compatibility
- Mixes well with most tank mates. Be wary keeping with snails.
Diet
- Omnivorous, will eat fish food leftovers, fish wastes, and will sift the substrate for foodstuff. Feed them algae if food is scarce for them to find.
Environment Specifics
- Reef tanks will suffice.
Behaviour
- Peaceful.
Identification
- It is blue, and unlike other hermit crabs, both arms are equal sized.
