Red Tip Hermit :: West Americas

Red Tip Hermit Crab
Clibanarius digueti

A reef-safe powerhouse for your clean-up crew! Red Tip Hermit Crabs are known for their vivid red legs and constant activity. They're great for controlling algae, eating detritus, and helping to keep your substrate turned and oxygenated.

Quick Stats:

• Care Level: Easy

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Color: Dark body with bright red leg tips

• Diet: Omnivore (scavenger)

• Reef Safe: ✅ Yes

• Water Parameters:

  • Salinity: 1.023–1.025

  • Temperature: 72–78°F

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

  • Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH

• Max Size: ~1 inch

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

Why We Like Them:

• Actively grazes on algae and uneaten food

• Adds bright color and personality to any tank

• Stays small and peaceful

• Great in mixed invert tanks

🪨 Pro Tip:
Red Tips are less aggressive than larger hermits, but always provide extra empty shells to prevent shell fights as they grow.