Here a facts and information on all types of saltwater Hermit Crabs to learn about their characteristics, identification and care. Photo resources are included.
Facts, Pictures and Information about Hermit Crabs which are commonly seen in saltwater aquariums.
Facts, Pictures and information about the Blue-Eye Hermit Crab (Paguristes sericeus), a beautiful hermit crab which is not considered safe for reef aquariums.
Facts, Pictures & Information about the monstrous Yellow Hairy Hermit Crab (Aniculus maximus). This is a Hermit Crab that you really don't want in your reef tank.
Facts, pictures and information about the Anemone Hermit Crab (Dardanus pedunculatus). The Anemone Hermit Crab is a fascinating marine animal. It places sea anemones on and in its host shell for defense and camouflage as it plods along the bottom, scavenging uneaten food, detritus and whatever else it can find to eat.
Not all Hermit Crabs are considered to be safe for reef tanks. Many Hermit Crabs will destroy corals, eat fish, or other invertebrates. Growing Hermit Crabs are always on the lookout for a larger shell to settle in.
These hermits are considered to be reef safe janitors.
Facts and information about the Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius tricolor). The Dwarf Blue Leg Hermit Crab (a.k.a. Blue Leg Hermit Crab) is a great addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the
Red Slime Algae & Green Hair Algae eating Dwarf Red Tip Hermit Crab (Clibanarius sp.). The Dwarf Red Tip Hermit Crab (a.k.a. Equal-Handed Hermit Crab) is a great addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the Dwarf Yellow Tip Hermit Crab (Clibanarius sp.). The Dwarf Yellow Tip Hermit Crab is a great reef tank safe addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab (Calcinus laevimanus). The Zebra Hermit Crab (a.k.a. Zebra Hermit Crab, Hawaiian Reef Hermit Crab, Left-handed Hermit Crab) is a great addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the Electric Blue Hermit Crab (Calcinus elegans). The Electric Blue Hermit Crab is a great reef tank safe addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the Electric Orange Hermit Crab (Calcinus sp.). The Electric Orange Hermit Crab (a.k.a. Orange Hermit Crab) is a great reef tak safe addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats detritus, uneaten food and many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus). The Zebra Hermit Crab is a great reef tank safe addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats detritus, uneaten food and many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
Facts and information about the Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab (Paguristes cadenati). The Scarlet Reef Hermit Crab (a.k.a. Red Reef Hermit Crab & Red Legged Hermit Crab) is a great addition to a saltwater aquarium because it eats many kinds of algae, including red slime algae (cyanobacteria), and sifts the sand, as well.
