Electric Blue Hermit Crab
(Calcinus elegans)

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Electric Blue Hermit Crab: Your Vibrant Reef Janitor!

Add a splash of electric blue to your marine aquarium with the active and engaging Electric Blue Hermit Crab. An indispensable member of your cleanup crew!

Overview
This striking *Calcinus elegans*, commonly known as the Electric Blue Hermit Crab, boasts brilliant blue legs adorned with bold black bands, contrasting with bright orange antennae and eye stalks. An active scavenger, it constantly explores your aquarium, sifting through sand and rocks. Its engaging behaviour and vivid coloration make it a captivating and beneficial addition to any established marine setup.

Care Level
Considered easy to care for, this hermit crab is suitable for beginners, provided stable water parameters and suitable shell availability are maintained. While generally peaceful, ensure ample space and extra shells to prevent aggression towards snails or other hermits, particularly during molting.

Tank Essentials
A minimum aquarium size of 50 litres is recommended for a single specimen to allow adequate foraging space. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH range of 8.1–8.4 and a temperature of 22-28°C. Provide a variety of empty snail shells for growth and shelter.

Diet
As an omnivorous detritivore, the Electric Blue Hermit Crab primarily grazes on various algae, including nuisance hair algae and cyanobacteria, and consumes detritus and uneaten food. Supplement their diet with quality marine pellets, algae wafers, and occasional small meaty foods.

Why Buy From Us
When you buy Electric Blue Hermit Crab online from us, you receive healthy, responsibly sourced invertebrates. Our meticulous acclimation procedures and careful packaging ensure your new cleanup crew arrives ready to thrive in your healthy aquarium fish ecosystem.

• Scientific Name: *Calcinus elegans*
• Common Name / Variant: Electric Blue Hermit Crab
• Maximum Size: 6 cm (excluding shell)
• Origin: Indo-Pacific (Australia, Indonesia, Marshall Islands)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 22–28°C
• Lifespan: 1–5 years (in aquarium)
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

Enhance your reef with this stunning and industrious Electric Blue Hermit Crab today!