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Scarlet Hermit Crab

Scarlet Hermit Crab

Latin Name Paguristes cadeneti
Common Name Scarlet Hermit Crab
Also known as Scarlet Crab, Scarlet Red Hermit, Red Reef Hermit
Fast Facts This page is for ordering Scarlet Hermit Crabs in quantities of 1-11.

For greater savings, also available in quantities of:

12 lots
25 lots
50 lots

This vivid red resident of the Caribbean and Western Atlantic is of the best looking and most effective crabs used for algae control in reef aquariums. Generally regarded as more effective for controlling hair algae than other hermit crabs. Size is typically around 1/4" to 1/2", which is not quite as small as other algae eating hermits.

Sizes Size will vary from around 1/4" to 1/2"
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Scarlet Hermit Crab

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice.  Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided.  Sizes stated are approximate.

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