New Crab

I added Macro Algae to my tank, and this crab along with two mushrooms hitched a ride.

Which crab is this?

 

Definately a hermit. Reef safe?, not sure.

 

Scarlet Reef Hermit. They get a bit larger than the Blue- or Red-Leg Hermits, but are usually mostly harmless. Providing a small chunk of fish or shrimp flesh 2 - 3 times per month will thwart any opportunistic tendencies.

Cool shell he's got, there. He'll need a few extras as he grows, though. The ones for land hermits will be fine as long as they're not painted.

 

how does one tell the difference between a scarlet reef and red legged hermit?

 

The Scarlet Reef Hermit has yellow eye stalks and smooth legs; the Red-Leg, OTOH, has red eye stalks and lighter bumps on it's legs and claws.

 

that is nice to know thank you

 

thanks for the explanation Mr. Bill

 

You're quite welcome.

 

Thanks for the information! even better that its reef safe. I have a buffet of shells in the back of my tank.

 

very cool