Scarlet Reef Hermit

Peaceful herbivore hermits neon red with yellow eyes. Look at the crabs in the first post. It is also fond of filamentous hairy and slimy nuisance algae and cyanobacteria.

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Scarlet reef hermit. Scarlet hermit crabs are found on sandy areas surrounding reefs rather than moving about on them. Paguristes cadenati the red reef hermit crab or scarlet hermit crab is a small about 3 centimetres or 1 2 inches across species of hermit crab with a bright red body and yellow eyestalks that lives in the caribbean sea. Also known as the red reef or red legged hermit crab the scarlet reef hermit crab is named for its bright red legs which are contrasted by their yellow face.

The diet of scarlet reef hermit crab is mainly detritus and algae. Native to the reef faces and coral rubble of the caribbean and western atlantic these active scavengers can consume large amounts of animal matter and algae. Add to cart share.

Red reef hermit red legged hermit. Paguristes cadenati is very hardy and requires minimal care in a well established system. It is considered to be one of the reef safe hermit crabs that can be added in an aquarium.

Zebra reef hermit crabs algae eating 5 from 2 99. It s staple diet consists of all forms of algae but will also take aquarium foods. They are found on the reefs and are considered reef safe.

It is easy to see why the scarlet reef hermit crab is one of the most popular reef maintenance animals. A bit larger than it s blue leg and red leg cousins but is extremely peaceful. It is best kept in a reef system with adequate supply of algae since they eat almost anything.

Scarlet hermits will add a beautiful coloration to your tank with their vibrant red coloration. Compared to other hermits the scarlet reef is known to be genuinely reef safe. Free shipping on orders of 249 up scarlet hermit.

Bumble bee snail 4 99 3 99. They are great scavengers and will also consume hair algae. More importantly however these small hermit crabs have a voracious appetite for detritus and algae.

Scarlet reef hermits seem to really like shells like those thick heavy walls relatively small opening. Tiger sand conch 14 99 11 99. These active creatures spend their time scavenging for food and make excellent partners in algae management.

I don t think they care what the outside looks like i just have no idea what those shells look like before they get beat up like that so i don t know how else to refer to them. Popular in many aquariums.