| Hermit crabs are popular with children as well as with | | | | 3. Scarlet Hermit Crab |
| adults of all ages. Since the idea of salt water | | | | This is also called the reef hermit. It doesn't normally |
| aquariums is on the rise, the idea of hermit crabs in it | | | | grow to over 2in. It has a beautiful red body and |
| is on the rise as well. Just like you can choose from a | | | | yellow eye stocks. They will keep the growth of |
| variety of categories to have as a pet you will need | | | | algae in your aquarium under control. On the other |
| to choose from different breeds for the one | | | | hand if the algae content in the tank goes to a low |
| perfectly suited to your home aquarium. Different | | | | make sure you give them something else to feed on. |
| varieties have different chances of survival when | | | | Dry seaweed is a good alternative. |
| confined to an aquarium. So make sure you know | | | | 4. The common Hermit Crab |
| exactly what you are getting into and make sure you | | | | They are usually found in European countries but |
| know well how to take care of the new addition of | | | | sometimes in other regions as well. They are also |
| life in your aquarium. | | | | called the soldier crab because they carry their |
| 1. The Red Hermit Crab | | | | homes on the top of the back. When they are |
| This is also called the White Spotted Hermit Crab. It | | | | outgrow a shell they simply discard it and a fresh one |
| has red legs and also black spots on them. And we | | | | is always ready underneath. The crab in an |
| do not recommend them to reef aquariums, but they | | | | inadequate shell will not ever be able to grow to its |
| are just perfect for a community aquarium. They Can | | | | optima size. So make sure you get the right size shell |
| help keep a check on the growth of algae. These | | | | for your crab from a good pet store. If you know |
| creatures will love their space so do not keep more | | | | exactly of what is needed you could even find the |
| than one crab in one aquarium. | | | | shell on a beach. |
| 2. The Red Legged Hermit Crab | | | | These crabs make a wonderful addition to your fish |
| This variety is from Mexico and they are the good | | | | tank. And the best thing is they require minimum fuss |
| and Hardy addition to any kind of aquarium. They will | | | | and attention. Kids and adults all love to watch them |
| make sure that the algae stay away from your tank. | | | | in your salt water tank. They are hardy, pretty and |
| Make sure you have a limited amount of copper in | | | | they also keep the tank clean - what more could one |
| your tank water since they cannot survive in the | | | | ask for? |
| presence of large amounts of copper percentage. | | | | |