Can a Blue Leg Hermit Crab Live With a Purple Tang?
~ Possible with cautionVerdict from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. Score: 72/100.
Why
- Fully compatible — Blue Leg Hermit Crab is a good fit for this tank
- Tank borderline (90gal for 120.0gal min)
It can work if…
- 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
Purple Tang
Zebrasoma xanthurum
- Aggression:
- semi-aggressive
- Min tank:
- 120 gallons
- Reef safe:
- safe
- Diet:
- herbivore