{"product_id":"blue-leg-hermit-crab","title":"Blue Leg Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch2 data-end=\"232\" data-start=\"197\"\u003eBlue Leg Hermit Crab Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"234\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"234\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"236\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"256\" data-start=\"236\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"279\" data-start=\"257\"\u003eClibanarius tricolor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"349\" data-start=\"284\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"284\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue Leg Hermit Crab, Blue-legged Hermit Crab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"397\" data-start=\"352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"361\" data-start=\"352\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1 inch (2.5 cm) in leg span\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"444\" data-start=\"400\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"413\" data-start=\"400\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 years in good conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"559\" data-start=\"447\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"447\"\u003eColoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Translucent body with striking bright blue legs and claws, often with orange or red highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"560\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"607\" data-start=\"562\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"578\" data-start=\"562\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful, active scavenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"608\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"660\" data-start=\"610\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"610\"\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine, commonly found in coral reefs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"665\" data-start=\"662\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"683\" data-start=\"667\"\u003eTank Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"687\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"709\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 gallons for a few crabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"739\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"757\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"822\" data-start=\"760\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"822\" data-start=\"762\"\u003eEstablished marine or reef aquarium with stable parameters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"865\" data-start=\"827\"\u003ePlenty of live rock and hiding spots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"868\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"924\" data-start=\"870\"\u003eSand or crushed coral substrate (to allow burrowing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"993\" data-start=\"927\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"946\" data-start=\"927\"\u003eWater Movement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate flow mimics natural reef conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1040\" data-start=\"996\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1009\" data-start=\"996\"\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standard reef lighting is fine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1508\" data-start=\"1453\"\u003e Stable water parameters are crucial for their health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1513\" data-start=\"1510\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1526\" data-start=\"1515\"\u003eDiet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1528\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1562\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1539\" data-start=\"1530\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore \/ Scavenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1563\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1651\" data-start=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1587\" data-start=\"1565\"\u003eFeeding Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opportunistic feeder; supplemental feeding 2–3 times per week\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1652\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1671\" data-start=\"1654\"\u003eDiet Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1726\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eAlgae and detritus naturally present in the tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1789\" data-start=\"1731\"\u003ePrepared foods like algae wafers, shrimp pellets, flakes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1792\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1849\" data-start=\"1794\"\u003eOccasional meaty foods such as finely chopped seafood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1850\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1918\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1861\" data-start=\"1852\"\u003eRole:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent at cleaning leftover food, algae, and detritus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1923\" data-start=\"1920\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1952\" data-start=\"1925\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1991\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1972\" data-start=\"1956\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful and shy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"1992\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2014\" data-start=\"1994\"\u003eBest Tank Mates:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2017\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2065\" data-start=\"2019\"\u003eReef-safe fish (clownfish, gobies, blennies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2068\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2113\" data-start=\"2070\"\u003eOther reef invertebrates (snails, shrimp)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"2114\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2201\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2126\" data-start=\"2116\"\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive crabs, larger predatory fish, and anemones that might harm them\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2206\" data-start=\"2203\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2231\" data-start=\"2208\"\u003eSpecial Care Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2592\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2336\" data-start=\"2233\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2336\" data-start=\"2235\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2246\" data-start=\"2235\"\u003eShells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide an assortment of empty shells of varying sizes for crabs to switch as they grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2337\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2408\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2352\" data-start=\"2339\"\u003eHandling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Avoid excessive handling—delicate and prone to stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2499\" data-start=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2499\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2429\" data-start=\"2411\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Safe for reef tanks; 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