Where to buy Electric Orange Hermit Crab
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About Electric Orange Hermit Crab
A small hermit crab with a vibrant electric orange-red coloration on the legs, claws, and antennae, contrasting with a pale or translucent body. The crab typically measures 0.5–1.5 inches in length and requires empty gastropod shells to inhabit.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Omnivorous scavenger; feeds on detritus, algae, leftover food, and meaty scraps. Rarely requires supplemental feeding in established tanks.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Category
- Cleaner
- Appearance Description
- A small hermit crab with a vibrant electric orange-red coloration on the legs, claws, and antennae, contrasting with a pale or translucent body. The crab typically measures 0.5–1.5 inches in length and requires empty gastropod shells to inhabit.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Compatibility
- Generally peaceful with fish and inverts; may compete with other hermits for shells. Safe with corals and most tank-mates when adequately fed.
- Family
- Diogenidae
- Type
- Crab
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Max Size
- 1
- Notes
- Striking orange coloration. Active during day and night. Temperature range 72-78°F. Needs multiple empty shells available. Good for algae control. Very visible and active specimen.
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