Hermit crabs

[NicoleIsStoked]

So last week I bought four "blue legged hermit crabs". Three of them look like the one on the right. The one on the left appears to be a different species. Any ideas? He's got a really nice shell.

 

[MacDracor]

I can't see the crab. Just the shell. Since the shell isn't actually part of the crab, it doesn't help. Look at the legs to determine if they are the same species. But remember, common names are fairly useless. "Blue legged hermit crab" could refer to one of several species.

 

[NicoleIsStoked]

The other three have blue legs. This one has black and white striped legs. I don't know if it matters but he moves around a ton more than the others too.

 

[Mrc8858]

The other three have blue legs. This one has black and white striped legs. I don't know if it matters but he moves around a ton more than the others too.

Dark legged hermits usually end up being non reef safe and can grow quite large in most cases.

 

[NicoleIsStoked]

Dark legged hermits usually end up being non reef safe and can grow quite large in most cases.

My tank is fowlr so no biggie. Thanks for the info. Right now he's smaller than a dime.

 

[herp_mommy]

The other three have blue legs. This one has black and white striped legs. I don't know if it matters but he moves around a ton more than the others too.

probably a zebra hermit. stay small and reef safe. I have a few.

 

[NicoleIsStoked]

probably a zebra hermit. stay small and reef safe. I have a few.

That's the one!