Blue-leg hermit crab care
Clibanarius tricolor
Blue-leg hermit crab (Clibanarius tricolor) grows to about 2.5 cm (1 in) and needs a tank of at least 40 liters (11 US gallons). Keep it at 24–27 °C (75–81 °F) with a pH of 8.1–8.4.
SaltwaterEasyPeacefulEats algae
Adult size2.5 cm · 1 in
Smallest tank40 L · 11 gal
Temperature24–27 °C · 75–81 °F
pH8.1–8.4
GroupAlone or a pair
TemperamentPeaceful
SwimsBottom
DietOmnivore
Usually fine with
Ocellaris clownfishRoyal grammaFirefish gobyYellow tangBlue tangBlue-green chromisBanggai cardinalfishSix-line wrasseMandarin dragonetYellow watchman gobyCoral beauty angelfishSkunk cleaner shrimp
Track your tank with Guppi
Log water tests by tapping your kit’s colors, get water change reminders and check every tankmate before you buy.
Typical ranges from hobby references, checked by hand. Individual fish and local water vary.
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