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.
In-store purchase only. Live fish, coral, and invertebrates are sold at our Erie store only. They cannot be bought online, and we do not ship live animals under any circumstances.
Live fish are priced per supplier batch — prices may vary. Call to confirm current pricing.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
Live animals are sold in store only — we do not ship fish, coral, or invertebrates. Every animal is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it reaches the sales floor. This is a species we carry — it's most likely in the tanks around delivery days, but live stock changes daily. Please call (814) 456-9445 to confirm availability 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.
Stock and individual temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice before you buy.
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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.