Yellow Tip Hermit Crabs

Yellow Tip Hermit Crabs (often Clibanarius species, such as Clibanarius sp. or Clibanarius tricolor) are small, reef-safe hermits commonly found in the aquarium trade. They're a popular choice for clean-up crews in saltwater tanks. Here's a quick overview you could use for listings or customer education:

Yellow Tip Hermit Crab – Clibanarius sp.

Quick Stats:

• Care Level: Easy

• Temperament: Peaceful

• Color Form: Blue to dark brown body with distinctive bright yellow or orange tips on legs

• Diet: Omnivore, scavenger

• Reef Compatible: Yes

• Water Conditions:

  • Specific Gravity: 1.023–1.025

  • Temperature: 72–78°F

  • dKH: 8–12

  • pH: 8.1–8.4

• Max. Size: Up to 1 inch

• Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons

• Origin: Indo-Pacific or Caribbean (varies by species)

Description:
Yellow Tip Hermits are active and hardy members of any reef clean-up crew. They help control algae, consume detritus, and sift through sand. Unlike larger hermit crabs, they rarely harm coral or fish, especially when provided with plenty of empty shells.

Tips:

• Always provide a selection of empty snail shells so they can grow and molt safely.

• They may fight if shells are limited.

• Can be kept in groups with other peaceful crabs and snails.