Orange Leg Hermit Crab

Ciliopagurus strigatus

Identification	A striking reef hermit with legs boldly banded in orange and red, and a flattened body that slides into tapered cone shells. Also called the Halloween or Striped Hermit Crab.
Maximum Length	2″
Origin	Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size	20 Gallon
Reef Compatibility	Reef safe. A useful, generally peaceful member of the cleanup crew.

Behavior

An active, hardy scavenger that roams the rock and sand eating algae, detritus and leftover food. More peaceful than many hermits, but like all hermits it will occasionally covet a snail’s shell — provide plenty of empty shells in various sizes.

Diet & Feeding

Algae (including hair and nuisance algae), detritus, cyanobacteria and leftover meaty foods; a good algae grazer.

Cautions

May kill snails for their shells if empties are scarce — keep spare shells available.