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Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Clibanarius tricolor
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Small and active cleanup crew member. Eats microalgae and detritus. May occasionally kill snails for their shells — provide extra empty shells.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Low
MAX SIZE
0.75"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
★★★★★
WOW FACTOR
★★★★★
TYPICAL PRICE
~$1–3 each
Active, entertaining, and dirt cheap. House swapping behavior is endlessly watchable. Add a bag of spare shells.
🧹 CLEANUP CREW — actively maintains water quality and algae control
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–82 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.0–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–30 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Tailspot BlennyCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCompatible
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCaution