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Can a Blue Leg Hermit Crab Live With a Nebulous Wrasse?

~ Possible with caution

Verdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 65/100.

Why

  • Known conflict: Many Halichoeres wrasses pick at small ornamental shrimp and snails

It can work if…

  • Known incompatibility — these species are documented to conflict

Both species at a glance

Blue Leg Hermit Crab

Clibanarius tricolor

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
5 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
omnivore

Full Blue Leg Hermit Crab care guide →

Nebulous Wrasse

Halichoeres nebulosus

Aggression:
peaceful
Min tank:
90 gallons
Reef safe:
safe
Diet:
carnivore

Full Nebulous Wrasse care guide →

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