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| Family: |
Diogenidae |
| Species: |
Clibanarius tricolor |
| Common Name: |
Blue Leg Hermit Crab. |
| Size: |
1" (2.54 cm) |
| Habitat: |
Caribbean. |
| Min Tank Size: |
20 gallon. |
| Diet: |
Omnivore
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| Behavior: |
A voracious scavenger, will eat nuisance algae, if food supply is insufficient they may kill snails, also for their shells.
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| Water: |
Temperature of 72 to 78°F (22.2 – 25.6°C), pH 8.1-8.4,
sg 1.023 - 1.026, dKH 8-12 |
| Care: |
Easy, can be kept in groups. |
| Communities: |
Good for all except some hawkfish, puffers and some wrasse may eat these. |
| Suitability: |
Good for all with saltwater experience. Some may say these are an integral part of a CUC (clean-up crew). |
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