{"product_id":"striped-leg-hermit-crab","title":"Striped-Leg Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3749px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6bb71f;\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5972px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5833px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5833px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5833px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6bb71f;\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Striped-Leg Hermit Crab is a small marine crustacean recognised by its banded or striped legs and its habit of carrying a borrowed snail shell for protection. The common name can refer to more than one species, including members of the genus Clibanarius, so the exact scientific identification depends on the specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese hermit crabs are active scavengers that explore live rock and aquarium substrate in search of algae, detritus and leftover food. They can contribute to the clean-up crew in established marine aquariums, helping remove organic waste and graze some algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough many smaller hermit crabs are suitable for reef tanks, they are opportunistic feeders and may disturb snails or other small invertebrates, particularly if food or suitable shells are scarce. Provide spare shells in different sizes and supplement their diet rather than relying entirely on aquarium waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScientific Name: Clibanarius sp. — exact species may vary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon Name: Striped-Leg Hermit Crab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily: Diogenidae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Marine Invertebrate — Hermit Crab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult Size: Approximately 3–4 cm for some commonly identified species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperament: Generally peaceful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare Level: Easy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimum Aquarium: 40–60 L for a small specimen, with a mature marine environment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 23–27°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalinity: 1.023–1.026 SG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet: Omnivore \/ Scavenger\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood: Algae, detritus, sinking pellets, seaweed and leftover marine foods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Level: Rockwork and substrate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReef Safe: Generally yes, with caution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable For: Established marine and reef aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial Requirements: Empty shells in a range of sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImportant: Sensitive to copper and sudden changes in salinity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCare details vary by species; striped-legged hermit crabs sold under similar common names can include Clibanarius rhabdodactylus, C. striolatus and other relatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/s2\/favicons?domain=https:\/\/atlarium.bio\u0026amp;sz=32\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eAtlarium\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e+2\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Striped-Leg Hermit Crab reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally, yes. It can help graze algae and scavenge waste, but may bother snails if it needs a larger shell or cannot find enough food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt feeds on algae, detritus and leftover food. Supplement with marine algae or sinking invertebrate pellets if the aquarium is very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it need spare shells?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Provide several clean, empty shells of different sizes to reduce competition and discourage it from targeting snails for their shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does it grow?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome commonly identified striped-leg species reach approximately 3–4 cm, although size depends on the exact species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan it live with corals and shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally compatible with corals, but monitor small or vulnerable invertebrates and ensure the crab is well fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a mature aquarium with stable marine water conditions, available food and appropriate spare shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding it to an immature aquarium with little algae or detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot providing spare shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssuming it can survive on leftover food alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeeping it with predatory fish that eat crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking sudden changes to salinity during acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreating all striped-leg hermit crabs as the same species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50632743485579,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/striped-leg-hermit-crabapex-aquatic-6584835.jpg?v=1791844567","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/striped-leg-hermit-crab","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}