Invertebrates
Marine Reef Hermit Crab.
A hard-working saltwater hermit crab with a reddish body, white-banded legs, and long orange antennae, tucked into a borrowed snail shell among the rockwork. A tireless scavenger, it patrols the reef eating algae and leftover food as part of the cleanup crew.
We keep this species at our Erie store. Come and see it in the tanks, or call (814) 456-9445 and ask what we have in right now.
Sea Cave keeps this species. You will find these in the tanks at 660 East 14th Street in Erie. We never ship live animals.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
We never ship fish, coral, or invertebrates — every animal here is one you meet in person. Each one is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it goes out into the display tanks. This is a species we keep, and what is swimming on any given day changes with the deliveries, so please call (814) 456-9445 before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Beginner
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Community
- Community safe
- Adult size
- 2"
- Min tank size
- 10 gallons
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Scientific name
- Paguroidea
Good tank mates
A peaceful cleanup-crew member for reef and fish-only saltwater tanks; keep it well fed so it does not bother snails.
Good to know
Hermit crabs do not grow their own shell and must periodically swap into a larger empty shell as they outgrow the old one.
What is in the tanks and each animal's temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice.
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660 East 14th Street,
Erie, PA.
Mon–Fri 12–6 · Sat 11–4 · Sun closed. Call ahead on livestock — what's on the floor rotates.