Common hermit crab
Pagurus bernhardus
Familie : Paguridae
WirbelloserMeerwasserhermit crab
Large hermit crab from temperate waters, scavenger and cleaner.
IUCN-Status
LC
Nicht gefährdet
Beschreibung
The common hermit crab is a marine crustacean that can reach 10 cm (without shell). It lives in the cold waters of the North Atlantic. It feeds on carrion, algae, and small invertebrates. In an aquarium, it requires cool water and suitable shells.
Lebensraum
Region :
Sandy and rocky bottoms of temperate coasts
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Temperatur10–20 °C
Pflege
Schwierigkeit
2/5
Ernährung
Allesfresser
Min. Aquarium
50 L
Min. Gruppe
1
Endgröße
10 cm
Lebenserwartung
5 Jahre
Wesen
Friedlich
Vermehrung
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 10-20°C, salinity 1.023-1.025. Provide a large tank with sandy substrate and rocks. Empty shells required. Avoid tropical temperatures.