Calcinus laevimanus
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| Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab | |
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| Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab | |
| Species | Calcinus laevimanus |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Min. Tank Size | 75.708 liters 75,708.236 mL 20 US Gallons (75.7L) |
| Size | 2.54 cm
0.5-1 " (1.3-2.5cm) |
| pH | 8.2 - 8.4 |
| Temp. | 295.372 K 22.222 °C 531.67 °R 298.706 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
3-5 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab, Hawaiian Reef Hermit Crab, Left-handed Hermit Crab
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Will not bother fish tankmates, but may prey on snails for their shells.
[edit] Diet
- Will eat many kinds of algae, including red slime algae. If there's not enough algae present, supplement with dried seaweed.
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- A small hermit with the lower half of the eyestalk is blue, and the upper half, orange. The legs are striking with black and white banding.
[edit] Pictures
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Facts about Calcinus laevimanus
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab |
| Diet | Herbivore + |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Foods | Other Foods + |
| Maximum Size | 1 in (2.54 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 5 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 8.4 + |
| Maximum temperature | 298.706 K (25.556 °C, 78 °F, 537.67 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 US Gallon (75.708 liters, 75,708.236 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 8.2 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.372 K (22.222 °C, 72 °F, 531.67 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Calcinus laevimanus |
