Hermit Crab

[prositter]

This question is mainly for Richard but I am sure there are some others here who might be able to anser it. Richard offer a large hermit crab for 25.00, I do not know if any of you have aquired one or not. However, I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me what species it is.

Thanks

 

[noahm]

His name is Bert. He's been living in Richard's sump for near 23 years now. I would guess he's about the size of a house cat by now. Must be up to no good lately if he's trying to get rid of him.

Kidding... I have no idea. I had never noticed that on his list, but must be a fairly large critter.

 

[liverock]

Re: Hermit Crab

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15293340#post15293340 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by prositter
This question is mainly for Richard but I am sure there are some others here who might be able to anser it. Richard offer a large hermit crab for 25.00, I do not know if any of you have aquired one or not. However, I was wondering if anyone would be able to tell me what species it is.

Thanks

I will get a pic of it for you....they grow up to be HUGE....I have seen them in an 18 inch conch shell!
I do have one in stock...

Richard TBS
:rollface: :rollface: :rollface:

 

[AuroraDrvr]

There are two large hermits that are common in Florida/Caribbean.


Striped Hermit Crab - Clibanarius vittatus
Giant Hermit Crab - Petrochirus diogenes

 

[liverock]

Petrochirus diogenes

Petrochirus diogenes

Thanks for the info...and if you google

Petrochirus diogenes

you will see the picture of what I have in stock!

see ya
Richard TBS
:rollface: :rollface: :rollface:

 

[lionbacker54]

those are really cool. i'd love to get one, but would worry that my future peacock mantis shrimp might eat him. i love crustaceans.

 

[liverock]

hermit

hermit

I caught another giant hermit yesterday.....in stock!

Richard TBS