Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab (Calcinus laevimanus)
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Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab
Calcinus laevimanus
76 Litres (20 US G.)
1.3-2.5cm (0.5-1 ")
8.2 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-5 years
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Alternative names[edit]
- Dwarf Zebra Hermit Crab, Hawaiian Reef Hermit Crab, Left-Handed Hermit Crab
Sexing[edit]
- Requires close examination
Tank compatibility[edit]
- Will not bother fish tankmates, but may prey on snails for their shells.
Diet[edit]
- Will eat many kinds of algae, including red slime algae. If there's not enough algae present, supplement with dried seaweed.
Feeding regime[edit]
- Daily.
Environment Specifics[edit]
- Reef tank.
Behaviour[edit]
- Peaceful.
Identification[edit]
- A small hermit. The lower half of its eye stalk is blue, and the upper half, orange. The legs are striking with black and white banding.