Ciliopagurus strigatus - Halloween Hermit Crab

The Halloween Hermit Crab is a colorful marine scavenger with orange and red banded legs. It moves across rockwork and substrate looking for leftover food, algae, and organic debris.

• Key benefits:

  • Bright Banded Color: Orange and red legs stand out against reef rock and sand.

  • Cleanup Support: Consumes leftover food, algae, and organic debris.

  • Substrate Activity: Helps disturb and turn the upper layer of the sand bed.

• Specifications:

  • Scientific Name: Ciliopagurus strigatus

  • Common Name: Halloween Hermit Crab

  • Care Level: Easy

  • Temperament: Peaceful with caution

  • Adult Size: Approximately 2 inches

  • Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons

  • Temperature: 72 to 78°F

  • pH Range: 8.1 to 8.4

  • Specific Gravity: 1.020 to 1.025

  • Diet: Omnivore

  • Reef Compatibility: Reef safe with caution

• Suggested use: Keep in a stable marine aquarium with securely placed rockwork and several empty shells in larger sizes. Supplement natural grazing with marine algae, sinking foods, and small meaty foods.

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