How many Crabs

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Rj_22

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I have a 45 gallon FOWLR tank,and I have started to buy hermit crabs.How many should I get for this size aquarium? What kinds do the best job?
 
I would start out with 20 for a 45, I would get an assortment of blue legs and scarlet reef hermits and some dwarf zebra hermits. Be aware though, hermits are not considered 100% reef safe. They can become aggressive towards corals if there normal food supply runs out, no crab is completely herbivorous, they are omnivores and opportunistic.
 
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