Can a Blue Leg Hermit Crab Live With a Cuban Hogfish?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 51/100.
Why
- Known conflict: Hogfish (Bodianus) eat ornamental shrimp, crabs and snails
It can work if…
- Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict
- Upgrade to a larger tank — this species needs more volume
Both species at a glance
Blue Leg Hermit Crab
Clibanarius tricolor
- Aggression:
- peaceful
- Min tank:
- 5 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- omnivore
Cuban Hogfish
Bodianus pulchellus
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 100 gallons
- Reef safe:
- caution
- Diet:
- carnivore