{"title":"Hermit Crabs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFully quarantined reef-safe invertebrates, held for six weeks in a fishless system.\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blue-reef-hermit-crab","title":"Blue Reef Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Blue Reef Hermit Crab is a colorful and hardworking cleanup crew member recognized by its bright blue legs and energetic scavenging behavior. Constantly roaming the aquarium, this small hermit crab helps control nuisance algae, consume leftover food, and clean detritus from hard-to-reach areas. Its hardy nature, vibrant coloration, and utility make it one of the most popular hermit crabs for reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"479\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"509\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"498\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kw2vsu\" data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"541\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"512\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8i4n8\" data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"579\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3wuqt\" data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"602\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"591\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171z1lu\" data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"629\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3tvg7\" data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"674\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"643\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean \u0026amp; Western Atlantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qst1sh\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"702\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528589848768,"sku":"BLUEHERMIT","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Blue_Reef_Hermit_Crab.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"red-reef-hermit-crab","title":"Red Reef Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Red Reef Hermit Crab is a hardy and active cleanup crew member valued for its bright red legs and exceptional scavenging abilities. Constantly exploring the aquarium, this small hermit crab helps control nuisance algae, consume leftover food, and remove detritus from the rockwork and substrate. Its vibrant coloration, utility, and easy care make it an excellent addition to reef aquariums of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"473\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"503\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kw2vsu\" data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"535\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"520\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1u8i4n8\" data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"573\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"560\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3wuqt\" data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"596\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"585\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"171z1lu\" data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"623\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"599\" data-end=\"614\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"r3tvg7\" data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"668\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean \u0026amp; Western Atlantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qst1sh\" data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"696\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–4 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528591519936,"sku":"REDHERMIT","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Red_Reef_Hermit_Crab.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"electric-blue-hermit-crab","title":"Electric Blue Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Electric Blue Hermit Crab is a striking cleanup crew member admired for its brilliant electric-blue legs and active scavenging behavior. Larger than many common reef hermits, this eye-catching crab spends its day grazing algae, consuming detritus, and cleaning leftover food from the aquarium. Its vivid coloration, hardy nature, and utility make it a standout addition to larger reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"428\" data-section-id=\"1dderex\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"451\" data-start=\"430\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"492\" data-start=\"463\" data-section-id=\"198h7jr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"481\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"524\" data-start=\"493\" data-section-id=\"kw2vsu\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"509\" data-start=\"495\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"525\" data-section-id=\"g1rag7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"549\" data-start=\"527\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"585\" data-start=\"563\" data-section-id=\"t3wuqt\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"565\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"614\" data-start=\"586\" data-section-id=\"1wygw8n\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"603\" data-start=\"588\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"615\" data-section-id=\"r3tvg7\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"628\" data-start=\"617\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caribbean \u0026amp; Western Atlantic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"text-align: left;\" data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"660\" data-section-id=\"1mumh5d\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"675\" data-start=\"662\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528593846464,"sku":"ELECTRICBLUE","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Electric_Blue_Hermit_Crab.jpg?v=1782859891"},{"product_id":"halloween-hermit-crab","title":"Halloween Hermit Crab","description":"\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAbout:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe Halloween Hermit Crab is one of the most colorful and recognizable hermit crabs in the marine aquarium hobby. Named for its striking orange-and-black banded legs, this large hermit is both a hardworking scavenger and an eye-catching addition to reef aquariums. Constantly roaming the rockwork and sand bed, it consumes algae, detritus, and leftover food while adding personality and movement to the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCare Facts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dderex\" data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"477\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eDifficulty Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"198h7jr\" data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"507\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kw2vsu\" data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"510\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f9ihxi\" data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"577\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"542\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3wuqt\" data-start=\"578\" data-end=\"600\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ulv2bb\" data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"631\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4reaj4\" data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"660\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dsjjk3\" data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"689\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"663\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 years\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Reef Shield Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48528597549248,"sku":"HALLOWEEN","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/files\/Halloween_Hermit_Crab.jpg?v=1782859891"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/9896\/2624\/collections\/ChatGPT_Image_Apr_27_2026_09_45_52_AM_aa3da385-63f9-4fd0-b1c0-8bb0cf93be64.jpg?v=1777310137","url":"https:\/\/reefshieldaquatics.com\/collections\/all-invertebrates-copy.oembed","provider":"Reef Shield Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}