The Halloween Hermit Crab (Ciliopagurus strigatus) is a vibrant and eye-catching addition to your aquarium cleanup crew. With its vibrant orange and red banding, this crab stands out and adds a pop of color to any marine aquarium. Originating from the Hawaiian Islands, the Halloween Hermit Crab boasts attractive color variegation and brings a touch of beauty to your underwater world.

Not only is the Halloween Hermit Crab visually appealing, but it also serves an important role in maintaining a healthy aquarium environment. This crab is a diligent cleaner, ensuring that any leftover food that settles on the substrate is quickly consumed. Additionally, it is known to efficiently eat algae, including pesky green hair algae and cyanobacteria. By doing so, it helps to keep your aquarium free from unsightly algae growth.

Along with its cleaning abilities, the Halloween Hermit Crab provides an additional service of aerating aquarium substrate. Through its natural behavior of sifting through the sand, it helps to promote better water circulation and oxygenation in your tank.

• Keeps your aquarium clean by consuming leftover food
• Efficiently eats algae, including green hair algae and cyanobacteria

It's important to note that as the Halloween Hermit Crab grows larger, it may become a bit lumbering and can potentially disrupt rockwork or corals in a reef aquarium. To prevent this, make sure to provide the crab with empty shells of assorted shapes and sizes, so it can find a suitable home without causing harm to other inhabitants.

If you're worried about insufficient algae in your tank, the Halloween Hermit Crab can be fed dried seaweed, along with meaty items like mysis shrimp. By ensuring its dietary needs are met, you'll keep your crab happy and healthy.

Add a touch of beauty, efficiency, and functionality to your aquarium with the Halloween Hermit Crab. Buy now from Marine World Aquatics, the best place to find top-quality marine creatures for your underwater paradise.