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Scientific name - Dardanus sp
Family – Diogenidae
Common name – Anemone Hermit Crabs
Max Size – 4 in (10 cm)
Range: Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Aggressive
Foods and feeding – This crab will scavenge debris and algae but can be feed small meaty items and algae sheets. It will share its food with its symbiotic anemones.
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – No
Captive care – This crab is extremely helpful in keeping an aquarium clean, and will roam the aquarium searching for debris and algae to eat. But they are very aggressive, killing fish, snails and worms. It prefers a larger aquarium with lots of rockwork and low light. Crabs are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper and small amounts will kill them.
Family – Diogenidae
Common name – Anemone Hermit Crabs
Max Size – 4 in (10 cm)
Range: Hawaii, Pacific Ocean
Care Level – Easy
Temperament – Aggressive
Foods and feeding – This crab will scavenge debris and algae but can be feed small meaty items and algae sheets. It will share its food with its symbiotic anemones.
Aquarium suitability -
Reef compatibility – No
Captive care – This crab is extremely helpful in keeping an aquarium clean, and will roam the aquarium searching for debris and algae to eat. But they are very aggressive, killing fish, snails and worms. It prefers a larger aquarium with lots of rockwork and low light. Crabs are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper and small amounts will kill them.
