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Dwarf Zebra/Orange & Black Hermit Crab
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Dwarf Zebra/Orange & Black Hermit Crab

Calcinus laevimanus

The Dwarf Zebra/Orange &; Black Hermit Crab is one of the most popular hermit crabs for the home marine aquarium. It gets its name from its distinct coloration. Calcinus laevimanus is named for its colored pinchers and the white or orange bands that dress its otherwise dark legs. Like other memb
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Dwarf Zebra/Orange & Black Hermit Crab is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
invert
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Per specimen:
1 per 2 gal
Schooling:
No
Diet:
herbivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility