{"product_id":"janitor-hermit-crab","title":"Janitor Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJanitor Hermit Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e is a hardworking member of the marine clean-up crew, constantly exploring the aquarium in search of algae, detritus and leftover food. Their small size and active grazing behaviour make them a useful addition to both fish-only and reef aquariums.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanitor Hermits spend much of their time moving across live rock, sand and aquarium surfaces, helping keep the tank free from accumulated organic waste. They are generally peaceful and reef compatible, although they are opportunistic scavengers and may investigate small snails or other slow-moving creatures if food or suitable shells are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide plenty of natural rockwork and a selection of \u003cstrong\u003eempty shells in different sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e so the crab can change shells as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eClibanarius\u003c\/em\u003e sp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any standard aquarium lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–27°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.024–1.026 SG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Algae, detritus, leftover food and sinking marine foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30L+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Live rock, sand and aquarium surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally reef safe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShells:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide spare shells of various sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Janitor Hermit Crabs eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally feed on algae, detritus and leftover food. They can also be supplemented with sinking pellets, algae-based foods and other marine foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Janitor Hermit Crabs reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, they are generally reef compatible and are commonly used as part of a marine clean-up crew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo they need spare shells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Providing several appropriately sized empty shells reduces competition for shells and allows the crab to upgrade as it grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep multiple Janitor Hermits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They can generally be kept together when sufficient food, hiding places and spare shells are available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNot providing spare shells\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shortage of shells can lead to competition between hermits and other shelled invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdding too many to a new aquarium\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clean-up crew needs an established food source. Excessive numbers can quickly exhaust available algae and detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeeping them with aggressive fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge wrasses, groupers and other predators may eat smaller hermit crabs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo much supplemental food defeats the purpose of having a natural scavenging clean-up crew and can contribute to nutrient buildup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAssuming they only eat algae\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanitor Hermits are opportunistic scavengers and will consume a variety of available foods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49286691946635,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/b6c420d6-b751-4afc-bcee-5f1544022332_3982ce79-c39f-42b8-ab36-e0f13bb2482a.png?v=1788233543","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/janitor-hermit-crab","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}