{"product_id":"hermit-neon-blue","title":"Electric Blue Hermit  Crab","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] thread-sm:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] thread-lg:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] thread-lg:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-1\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"0876374b-9f51-4868-9782-8dd4ec9ca99e\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"52\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"50\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eElectric Blue Hermit Crab – \u003cem data-end=\"48\" data-start=\"30\"\u003eCalcinus elegans\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"621\" data-start=\"54\"\u003eThe Electric Blue Hermit Crab is a striking and rare reef invertebrate known for its vivid electric-blue legs with black banding and bright orange antennae. Its claws are nearly equal in size and display a brownish-green coloration, giving it a balanced and distinctive appearance. Adults typically reach 1–1.5 inches in shell length and spend their lives occupying abandoned snail or triton shells—though they may opportunistically take a new shell if needed. This active scavenger is reef-safe and highly valued for its algae-eating and sand-sifting behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1043\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eA minimum tank size of 10 gallons is suitable for a single Electric Blue Hermit Crab, though larger reef systems allow for more natural foraging and improved shell availability. Add this hermit early in the cleanup-crew stocking order so it can establish territory and begin grazing before nuisance algae becomes established. Ensure a supply of appropriately sized empty shells to prevent aggression toward snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1336\" data-start=\"1045\"\u003eAs an herbivorous scavenger, the Electric Blue Hermit Crab will consume a variety of algae, including hair algae and cyanobacteria. If natural algae sources are limited, supplement its diet with Julian Sprung’s Sea Veggies offered on a small clip or rubber-banded to a piece of rubble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1379\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1367\" data-start=\"1338\"\u003eApproximate product size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5\"–1.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1703\" data-start=\"1381\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe maintain a rigorous, veterinarian-approved quarantine program that includes proactive treatments, careful observation, and daily monitoring to ensure the highest standards of fish health. Our biosecurity practices reduce the risk of any cross-contamination between systems, making our fish ready for your display tanks.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quality Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":42069701984343,"sku":"7606442","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.reefescape.net\/products\/hermit-neon-blue","provider":"Reef eScape","version":"1.0","type":"link"}