Red Leg Hermit Crab

Red Leg Reef Hermit; Pac. - Paguristes sp.

The Red Leg Hermit Crab has intense color and an active personality making this hermit crab a wonderful addition to an aquarium.

Red Leg Hermit Crabs are scavengers and excellent algae eaters, especially green hair and cyanobacteria. These hermit crabs will also aerate the sand while scavenging for food, which is a valuable service.

Temperament: Community
Reef Safe: Yes
Family: Diogenidae
Native To: Caribbean
Diet: Omnivore
Adult Size: Up to 1.5"
Temperature: 72 - 78°F
Water Parameters: sg 1.020-1.026; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Care Level: Easy
Scientific Name: Paguristes cadenati
Environment: Marine
Excellent algae eater
Great scavenger
Drip acclimation is highly recommended

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