{"product_id":"red-leg-hermit-crab-1","title":"Red Leg Hermit Crab Clibanarius rutilus","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"128\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"80\" data-end=\"128\"\u003eClibanarius rutilus – Red Stripe Hermit Crab\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"435\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"142\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"145\"\u003eClibanarius rutilus, commonly called the \u003cem data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eRed Stripe Hermit Crab\u003c\/em\u003e, is a hardy and attractive marine invertebrate prized in reef aquariums for its algae-eating habits and bright coloration. With its orange-red legs and distinctive banded shell, this hermit is both functional and ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"574\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"453\"\u003eDistribution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eNative to the Western Atlantic, they are found from the Caribbean down to Brazil, typically in shallow coastal waters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eHabitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"587\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eThese hermits thrive in \u003cstrong data-start=\"614\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eseagrass beds\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"650\"\u003esandy lagoons\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"676\"\u003erocky reef zones\u003c\/strong\u003e. In aquariums, they do best when provided with a mix of live rock, open sand, and a selection of empty shells to grow into.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Role in Aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"839\" data-end=\"905\"\u003eActive scavengers that help control nuisance algae and detritus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"977\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"977\"\u003eGenerally reef-safe, but like most hermits, may compete for shells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"978\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003eBest kept in groups, though they may quarrel if shell choices are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eCare in Captivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for nano to large reefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1263\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily grazes on algae, detritus, and uneaten food; supplement with seaweed sheets if natural algae is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1264\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful with most reef inhabitants; provide multiple spare shells to minimize aggression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eCommon name: Red Stripe Hermit Crab\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1437\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1479\"\u003eScientific name: \u003cem data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1477\"\u003eClibanarius rutilus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eSize: Up to 2.5 cm body length (shell size varies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003eActivity: Diurnal (active during the day)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003eReef-safe: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48126877270256,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/7482\/5712\/files\/6b14db6e-6812-406b-82d6-96240493bb4f.png?v=1759496647","url":"https:\/\/www.saltwaterprosreef.ca\/products\/red-leg-hermit-crab-1","provider":"Saltwater Pros Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}