Difference between revisions of "Clibanarius tricolor"
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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 | ||
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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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== 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] | ||
[[Category:Invertebrate]] | [[Category:Invertebrate]] |
Revision as of 07:14, 13 November 2017
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
- Blue-Legged Hermit Crab, Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Origin
- Endemic to the west Atlantic, especially the Caribbean Sea.
Sexing
- Requires close examination.
Tank compatibility
- Mixes well with most tank mates. Be wary keeping with snails.
Diet
- 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
- Reef tanks will suffice.
Behaviour
- Peaceful.
Identification
- It is blue, and unlike other hermit crabs, both arms are equal sized.