🔍 Description:
The Blue Leg Reef Hermit Crab is a small but mighty clean-up crew member, instantly recognizable by its bright blue legs with dark banding. Found in the warm waters of the Caribbean and western Atlantic, it plays a vital role in reef aquariums by consuming nuisance algae and detritus from hard-to-reach crevices and sand beds.

Though mostly peaceful, these hermits can become competitive if not provided with extra shells, occasionally targeting snails or other hermits for a better home. Despite their size, they’re tough, active, and effective algae grazers.