{"product_id":"hermit-crab-blue-leg-hermit-crab-clibanarius-tricolor","title":"Hermit Crab | Blue Leg Hermit Crab (Clibanarius tricolor)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"565\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eBlue Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"615\" data-end=\"656\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClibanarius tricolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most popular \u003cstrong data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"726\"\u003ereef-safe clean-up crew invertebrates\u003c\/strong\u003e in the saltwater hobby. Recognized by its \u003cstrong data-start=\"769\" data-end=\"812\"\u003ebright blue legs and active personality\u003c\/strong\u003e, this small hermit crab plays an important role in \u003cstrong data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"902\"\u003ealgae control and detritus cleanup\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1118\"\u003eBlue Leg Hermits are constantly on the move, scavenging leftover food and grazing on nuisance algae. 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large reef tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2533\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2494\" data-end=\"2510\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2579\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2556\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clibanarius tricolor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2605\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2593\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2608\" data-end=\"2626\"\u003eAquarium Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saltwater \/ Reef\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2708\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2715\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2718\" data-end=\"2749\"\u003eFAQs Blue Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2789\"\u003eQ: Are Blue Leg Hermits reef-safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003eA: Yes. They are reef-safe and coral-safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2914\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2865\"\u003eQ: Will they kill snails?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2868\"\u003eA: They may if extra shells are not available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"3002\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2916\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eQ: How many should I keep?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003eA: Depends on tank size1 per 510 gallons is common.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3086\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3039\"\u003eQ: Are they good for beginners?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003eA: Yes. 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