Zebra Hermit Crab, Dwarf Zebra Hermit

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Zebra Hermit Crab

Scientific Name

Calcinus laevimanus

Reef Compatible

Yes

Care Level

Beginner

Disposition

Peaceful

Min. Tank Size

10 gallons

Mature Size

1 inch

Placement in tank

Any

Diet

Herbivore

Range

Indo-Pacific, Hawaii

Size Class

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Other Common Names

Dwarf Zebra Hermit, Hawaiian Reef Hermit, Left Handed Hermit

Description

The Hawaiian Zebra Hermit Crab is smaller than most of the other Hermit Crabs and is less likely to harass snails with the exception of possibly Nassarius and Nerite snails. It is found on sandy floor areas surrounding reefs rather than moving about on them. These active creatures spend their time scavenging for food and make excellent partners in algae management. If added in large numbers, they will quickly rid the aquarium of algae and will move on to polyps, and other small animals. Will also steal food from sessile invertebrates.

Diet

Will eat filamentous algae and cyanobacteria. Feed meaty bits such as raw table shrimp, frozen mysis shrimp, silver sides, scallop, clam and mussel. They will appreciate offerings of Nori or other vegetation as well. Feed once or twice a week depending on amount of Hermit Crabs vs. amount of available food for them to forage on their own.