Difference between revisions of "Clibanarius tricolor"
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|name = Blue-Legged Hermit Crab | |name = Blue-Legged Hermit Crab | ||
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|caption = Blue-Legged Hermit Crab | |caption = Blue-Legged Hermit Crab | ||
|species = Clibanarius tricolor | |species = Clibanarius tricolor | ||
| + | |extra_scientific_names = Calcinus tricolor | ||
|difficulty = E | |difficulty = E | ||
|min_tank_size = 10 | |min_tank_size = 10 | ||
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==Alternative names== | ==Alternative names== | ||
:{{cn|Blue-Legged Hermit Crab}}, {{cn|Blue Leg Hermit Crab}} | :{{cn|Blue-Legged Hermit Crab}}, {{cn|Blue Leg Hermit Crab}} | ||
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| + | ==Origin== | ||
| + | :Endemic to the west Atlantic, especially the Caribbean Sea. | ||
== Sexing == | == Sexing == | ||
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== Pictures == | == Pictures == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
*[[w:Clibanarius tricolor|Wikipedia]] | *[[w:Clibanarius tricolor|Wikipedia]] | ||
| + | *[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+501+623&pcatid=623 Liveaquaria] | ||
| + | *[http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=420+1805+1346&pcatid=1346 Liveaquaria] | ||
| + | *[https://bluezooaquatics.com/productDetail.asp?did=2&pid=1113&cid=80 Blue Zoo Aquatics] | ||
| + | *[https://aquariumdepot.com/blue-leg-hermit-crab Aquarium Depot] | ||
| + | *[https://aquariumdepot.com/medium-caribbean-crew Aquarium Depot Clean Up Crew] | ||
[[Category:Invertebrate]] | [[Category:Invertebrate]] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:26, 26 August 2018
Blue-Legged Hermit Crab
Blue-Legged Hermit Crab
Clibanarius tricolor
38 Litres (10 US G.)
2.5-2.5cm (1-1 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
2-3 years
This animal is available captive bred
Contents
Additional names
Additional scientific names
- Calcinus tricolor
Alternative names[edit]
- Blue-Legged Hermit Crab, Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Origin[edit]
- Endemic to the west Atlantic, especially the Caribbean Sea.
Sexing[edit]
- Requires close examination.
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Mixes well with most tank mates. Be wary keeping with snails.
Diet[edit]
- Omnivorous, will eat fish food leftovers, fish wastes, and will sift the substrate for foodstuff. Feed them algae if food is scarce for them to find.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- Reef tanks will suffice.
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful.
Identification[edit]
- It is blue, and unlike other hermit crabs, both arms are equal sized.
