Staghorn Hermit Crab

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Scientific name - Manucomplanus varians

Family – Paguridae

Common name – Staghorn, Antler, Coralhouse Hermit Crab

Max Size – 2 in (5 cm)

Range: Mexico

Care Level – Difficult

Temperament – Peaceful

Foods and feeding – This crab will scavenge food from the aquarium but the hydroids and bryozoans on its shell require planktonic food

Supplements: Calcium, Magnesium, Iodine, Trace Elements

Aquarium suitability -

Reef compatibility – Yes

Captive care – This hermit crab is very hardy but the delicate animals that make up its shell require special care. They are filter feeders and don’t like bright lighting or strong flow, and can be easily killed by other stinging animals in the aquarium. Crabs are extremely sensitive to nitrates and copper and small amounts will kill them
 
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