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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 °d |
| 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. The lower half of its eyestalk is blue, and the upper half, orange. The legs are striking with black and white banding.
