Red Leg Reef Hermit

Red Leg Reef Hermit Crab

The Red Leg Reef Hermit Crab is a colorful, hardworking member of any reef aquarium clean-up crew. Known for its bright red legs and active personality, this peaceful scavenger spends its day picking at nuisance algae, leftover food, and detritus, helping to keep your aquarium clean and healthy.

Red Leg Hermits are excellent for controlling film algae and cleaning hard-to-reach areas between rocks and around the sand bed. Their smaller size and generally peaceful nature make them a great choice for reef aquariums of all sizes.

Care Level: Easy
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Safe: Yes
Diet: Omnivore – algae, detritus, leftover fish food, and sinking pellets or frozen foods
Adult Size: Up to 1 inch
Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

AquaGemCorals Tip: Provide several empty shells of different sizes as your hermit crab grows. Having spare shells available helps reduce competition with snails and gives your hermit a safe new home when it's time to upgrade.