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SALT WATER
- Invertebrate - Crab
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Common Atlantic Hermit Crab Dardanus megistos
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Common Atlantic Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos)
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Family: Diogenidae
Maximum Size: 10.0 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Night / Nocturnal
Tank Area Preference:
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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A typical addition for alot of first time aquarists. However, they soon learn that this fast growing and destructive crab can be at times very annoying. This crab will spend its time churning the substrate in search of food. This is a welcome behavior for smaller specimens, however the larger ones can cloud the water very easily and they are strong enough to pull over decor and rockwork. |
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The Common Atlantic Hermit Crab (Dardanus megistos) belongs to the family named Diogenidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 10.0 inches in length, the Common Atlantic Hermit Crab is aggressive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the evening hours or at night and less so during the day. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Dardanus megistos in general should have standard (3 watts/gallon) light to thrive. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include a deep substrate.
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salt water
Vertebrates
