Red Leg Hermit Crab

Paguristes sp.


(44 Reviews)

Red Leg Hermit Crab
With its eye-catching shell and easygoing nature, the Red Leg Hermit crab is a standout choice for any aquarium. Known for their unique shell-swapping behavior and vibrant bodies, they add both color and intrigue to any tank.

Red Leg Hermit Crab

Paguristes sp.


(44 Reviews)

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Red Leg Hermit Crab Care Facts

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Omnivore
Reef Safe: Yes
Minimum Tank Size: 5 Gallons
Max Size: 1.5 inch
The Red Leg Hermit Crab, Paguristes sp., are found off the Mexican coast living together in the hundreds. They will spend their time in the home aquarium clinging to rocks and each other scouring for algae and other food. As proficient tank-cleaners, the Red Leg Hermit Crab is an essential member to any clean up crew and have no real drawback of keeping them in your tank. 


Reviewed by: Mike Perdue on Nov. 18, 2024


Reviewed by: Matthew Gallagher on Oct. 27, 2024


Reviewed by: Chris Reiter on Aug. 17, 2024

Very pleased


Reviewed by: Richard Kenney on July 29, 2024


Reviewed by: Michael Biere on July 17, 2024

Active and healthy


Reviewed by: Mary Fetterley on June 18, 2024

Hermit Crabs are perfect


Reviewed by: Amy Perosi on June 17, 2024


Reviewed by: David Grass on May 5, 2024

Healthy


Reviewed by: Warren Lager on April 24, 2024


Reviewed by: Scott Ross on April 19, 2024


Reviewed by: Tiffany Nel on April 15, 2024

Best prices for clean up crews, highly recommend


Reviewed by: Troy Belgrave on April 14, 2024

See above


Reviewed by: James Mauro on April 14, 2024


Reviewed by: Skip Johnson on March 11, 2024


Reviewed by: Troy Belgrave on March 10, 2024

Perfect


Reviewed by: Daniel Mayock on March 10, 2024


Reviewed by: Christopher Wainright on Feb. 27, 2024


Reviewed by: Trevor Cavanaugh on Feb. 15, 2024


Reviewed by: Farida Attar on Feb. 1, 2024


Reviewed by: Tim O'Shaughnessy on Jan. 31, 2024


Reviewed by: Travis Fraser on Jan. 2, 2024

Opportunistic eaters. Easy to take care of. Just watch them every now and then and flip them back around if they tumble.


Reviewed by: Dale Pichelmayer on Jan. 2, 2024

Put them in and let them do their thing.


Reviewed by: Dale Pichelmayer on Dec. 27, 2023


Reviewed by: William Nesselrotte on Dec. 13, 2023


Reviewed by: Edward A Wilburn on Dec. 10, 2023


Reviewed by: Chris Anderson on Dec. 8, 2023


Reviewed by: Dan Miller on Dec. 4, 2023

Lively and active


Reviewed by: Mary Fetterley on Dec. 3, 2023


Reviewed by: Hayden Hendricks on Nov. 26, 2023

Great group


Reviewed by: Alvin Barbes on Nov. 12, 2023

Half the crabs were dead on arrival due to delivery delays.


Reviewed by: David Ling on Nov. 9, 2023


Reviewed by: John Ramos on Nov. 8, 2023


Reviewed by: Gregory Zawodniak on Oct. 30, 2023


Reviewed by: William Paolella on Oct. 18, 2023


Reviewed by: Carrie Payne on Sept. 18, 2023


Reviewed by: Carrie Payne on Sept. 18, 2023


Reviewed by: Woody Johnson on Sept. 6, 2023


Reviewed by: Brittney Thornton on Aug. 10, 2023


Reviewed by: Brian Reynolds on Aug. 3, 2023


Reviewed by: Brian Connett on July 24, 2023


Reviewed by: Robert Mathews on July 3, 2023


Reviewed by: John Ramos on June 27, 2023

What a beautiful Fish! The images on the website do not do this marine life justice. The Red Leg Hermit Crab was hungry and ate right away.


Reviewed by: Maria Sloboken on Jan. 1, 2022

Red Leg Hermit Crab - Mexico Great addition to 28g Biocube reef tank. Very healthy and active. Add great color to coral tank.


Reviewed by: Les Milston on Sept. 18, 2021

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